§ Mr. Home RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many United Kingdom service personnel774W were (a) killed and (b) injured at the Canadian forces base, Suffield in each year since 1972; what was the cause of death or injury; and whether a board of inquiry was held in each case.
§ Mr. SoamesMy noble Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence will write to the hon. member.
§ Mr. Home RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence on how many occasions since 1972 the safety procedures of the British Army training unit at the Canadian forces base, Suffield have been reviewed; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SoamesAll aspects of safety at the British Army training unit, Suffield are kept under constant review. The range safety inspection team conducted a review earlier this year, in keeping with this continuous process. In addition, particular attention is paid to any recommendations for the improvement of safety procedures which may arise from inquiries into specific incidents.