§ Mr. Hoyleasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many recovery vehicles were dispatched to the scene of the convoy accident in Wiltshire on 10 January and of what type; if a military recovery vehicle was sent to the scene of the accident; and by whom the crane that successfully completed the recovery operation was supplied.
§ Mr. StanleyTwo recovery vehicles were dispatched to the scene of the accident in Wiltshire on 10 January. These were a military Scammell recovery vehicle for towing operations and a 50-ton crane to right the vehicle involved in the accident. The crane was supplied by Scott-Greenham Limited of Southampton, an approved MOD contractor.
§ Mr. Hoyleasked the Secretary of State for Defence why he will not set up an inquiry of Privy Counsellors into the convoy accident in Wiltshire on 10 January.
§ Mr. StanleyBecause the accident is the subject of a board of inquiry.