Written question asked by David Leslie Taylor (Labour) on Friday, 23 June 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 June 2006. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 29 June 2006 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

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Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to publish the findings of the investigation into the fatal attack of 13 May on British troops serving in Basra.

Answer: The Service Police Report resulting from the Royal Military Police (Special Investigation Branch) investigation into the fatal attack of 13 May on British troops serving in Basra is not yet complete. Service Police Reports are not made public, although they are provided to the relevant Coroner’s Office for use at the inquest.It has yet to be decided whether a Service Board of Inquiry into this incident will be held. If there is to be a Board of Inquiry, its findings will be made available to the next of kin of the deceased once it is complete.The Army is in contact with the families of the deceased soldiers and is keeping them informed of developments.

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