Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 March 2005. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Monday, 14 March 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the result was of the inquiry into the death of Pierre Bolangi on 9th August 2000 while in the care of the School of Physical Training at Aldershot.

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the result was of the inquiry into the death of Pierre Bolangi on 9 August 2000 while in the care of the School of Physical Training at Aldershot. [220493] Mr. Caplin: The police investigation into Mr. Bolangi's death was the responsibility of the Hampshire constabulary. The investigation led to the conviction of a serving soldier for manslaughter by gross negligence. A Service Board of Inquiry was also convened to investigate the circumstances surrounding Mr. Bolangi's death. The Board made a number of key recommendations related to the policy and conduct of income generation activity within the Army. The Ministry of Defence has since revised its guidance on Selling Government Services into Wider Markets which sets out the framework within which income generation activities can be conducted, and the constraints governing them.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c31W; 220493
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Criminal investigation Death Army Inquiries Training Young people Aldershot Charlton Athletic Football Club Bolangi, Pierre
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