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Written question asked by Lembit Opik (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 13 June 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 15 June 2007. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Monday, 25 June 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.


Deepcut Barracks

Question
(3) if he will require the publication of the report by Devon and Cornwall police into Surrey police’s handling of the investigations of the deaths at Deepcut Army Barracks; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The report by Devon and Cornwall police was prepared at the request of the chief constable of Surrey police. It is for the chief constable to decide whether to publish the report.The decision on whether to treat an incident as a possible criminal matter is an operational issue for the police and Ministers have no role in the decision making process.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
143401; 462 c292W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Deepcut Barracks
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk