HC Deb 01 July 2003 vol 408 c198W
Lembit Öpik

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1)how many members of Her Majesty's armed forces have died through(a) deaths ruled as self-inflicted, (b) firearms discharge, (c) medical conditions induced by training activities and (d) alcohol-related incidents since 1990; [122529]

(2)how many firearms deaths among members of the armed forces since 1990 were perceived to be (a) self-inflicted deaths, (b) accidental deaths and (c) other deaths caused by other (i) persons or (ii) persons unknown; [122528]

(3)how many members of Her Majesty's armed forces have died through non-combat related causes in (a) Great Britain, (b) Northern Ireland, (c) Germany and (d) other overseas postings since 1990; [122527]

(4)how many members of Her Majesty's armed forces have died through non-natural causes (a) in and (b) in the vicinity of military property since 1990; and what the name of the site was in each case. [122526]

Mr. Caplin

The information required is still being collated. When this is complete I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.