Written question asked by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 June 2007.

Armed Forces: Coroners' Inquests

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Statement by the Minister of State for the Department for Constitutional Affairs, Ms Harriet Harman, on 29 March (Official Report, 121–30WS), how many inquests into the deaths of members of the Armed Forces which occurred after 15 May 2006 remain outstanding; and what additional resources, if any, have been provided to assist coroners to deal with these inquests.

Answer: I would refer the noble Lord to the further Written Statement published today, which includes the information requested as regards inquests into deaths of members of the Armed Forces on operations and exercises overseas.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4186; 693 c51WA
Session: 2006-07
Related items: Deposited Paper HDEP 2007/545
Thursday, 5 July 2007
Deposited papers
House of Lords; Armed Forces: Coroners’ Inquests
Wednesday, 20 June 2007
Written statements
House of Lords; Iraq and Afghanistan: Military Inquests
Thursday, 29 March 2007
Written statements
House of Lords
Subjects: Armed forces Casualties Coroners
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