Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 July 1991. It was answered by Earl of Arran (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 July 1991.

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Written question

Question

Whether in light of public disquiet about their interpretation of their liability towards the soldiers whose legs were blown off in Canada, HMG will examine the desirability of requiring any commercial firm contracting for the use of HMs forces comprehensively to insure those they are being permitted to employ.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

531 c62WA

Session

1990-91

Subjects

Contracts Armed forces Deployment Casualties Liability