Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 July 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 July 2001. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 16 July 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the cause of the fatal accident involving a Challenger II tank on Salisbury Plain was on 11th July; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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Mr. Key: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the cause of the fatal accident involving a Challenger II tank on Salisbury Plain was on 11 July; and if he will make a statement. [4059] Mr. Ingram: It is too early to know what caused the fatal accident on Salisbury Plain, but a full investigation has begun. Clearly all our thoughts are with the families and friends of the two soldiers who died in the accident.
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- 4059; 372 c8W
- Session
- 2001-02
- Subjects
- Death Accidents Defence equipment Tanks Challenger tanks Salisbury Plain
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