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Written question asked by Lord Moonie (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative) on Thursday, 31 March 2011.


Armed Forces: Bomb Disposal

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government in how many cases of death, injury or repatriation of high threat operators was stress a contributory factor in each of the past three years.
Answer

Such an assessment would only be possible by undertaking a thorough scrutiny of personal medical records, which can only be viewed for non-clinical reasons after obtaining the express consent of each individual concerned, to protect patient confidentiality. This would incur disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8099; 726 c291WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Armed forces Casualties Bomb disposal Repatriation Stress
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk