§ Mr. SwayneTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many service men and women have been(a) killed and (b) seriously injured in road traffic accidents while serving in Bosnia since the end of hostilities following the Dayton accord. [9315]
§ Dr. ReidSince the deployment of the implementation force on 20 December 1995, three British soldiers have died and six have been listed as seriously ill or very seriously ill as a result of road traffic accidents in Bosnia. With treacherous weather and poor roads, conditions are very challenging, demanding a high degree of skill from drivers. Those military personnel required to drive vehicles in Bosnia undertake pre-deployment driving training to prepare them for the conditions there. The dangers are taken very seriously and an active information campaign ensures that all personnel are reminded of the need to drive with great care.