Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Monday, 7 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 April 2005. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 7 April 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the outcome of the investigation into the death of Sergeant Paul Connolly at Shaibah logistic base on 26th December 2004 was; on what date a Board of Inquiry was opened; where and on what date the funeral was; and whether there will be an inquest.

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the outcome of the investigation into the death of Sergeant Paul Connolly at Shaibah logistic base on 26 December 2004 was; on what date a Board of Inquiry was opened; where and on what date the funeral was; and whether there will be an inquest. [215700] Mr. Ingram: The Service police investigation into the death of Sergeant Paul Connolly has not yet concluded. A Service Board Inquiry to examine the circumstances surrounding his death was convened on 28 January 2005. The funeral arrangements are a matter for Sergeant Connolly's next of kin. The decision to hold an inquest is a matter for HM Coroner.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c1766W;432 c1761W; 215700
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Criminal investigation Death Coroners Inquiries Iraq Peacekeeping operations Connolly, Paul
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk