HC Deb 10 March 1993 vol 220 c568W
Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many traffic accidents involving military personnel have occurred in Belize in each of the past seven years; what was the number of service men killed or injured in these accidents; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

The information requested is set out in the table.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

Road traffic accidents involving military personnel serving overseas are investigated by the service police in liaison with the local police authorities. The findings of the police investigation are submitted to command headquarters for consideration. A board of inquiry may subsequently be convened if the command authorities require an internal investigation additional to that of the police, but this is not normally considered necessary.