HC Deb 26 November 2002 vol 395 c176W
Mr. McNamara

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many members of each of Her Majesty's armed services have(a) died and(b) been seriously injured as a result of the discharge of firearms in(i) Great Britain, (ii) Northern Ireland, (iii) Germany and (iv) other overseas postings in each year since 1990. [80680]

Dr. Moonie

Between 1 January 1990 and 31 December 2001, 199 service personnel have died as a result of the discharge of firearms. These deaths are shown by location in the following table.

were perceived to be(a) suicide or self-inflicted deaths,(b) accidental deaths and(c) homicide or other deaths caused by other persons or persons unknown. [80681]

Dr. Moonie

Between 1 January 1990 and 31 December 2001, 199 service personnel have died as a result of firearms. The cause of these deaths are shown in the following table:

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