Written question asked by John Home Robertson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Monday, 10 March 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: When he expects to reply to the letter of 5th December 1996 from the honourable Member for East Lothian about events relating an injury to Corporal Simon Cullen.

Answer: Mr. Home Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to reply to the letter of 5 December 1996 from the hon. Member for East Lothian about events relating an injury to Corporal Simon Cullen, MBE. [19361] Mr. Soames: The case in question is a complex one which involved a number of issues requiring careful examination. Our investigation are, however, almost complete and I will write to the hon. Member within the week. I apologise for my delay in so doing.

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