Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 July 2003. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Monday, 7 July 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when Sapper Philip Eden was found dead at Carver Barracks, Wimbish on 22 June; when the gun log records that a rifle was issued to him; at what time he went on duty; when the scene of the incident was secured; when he was pronounced dead; when the police were called to investigate; how many shots were fired; what steps were taken to conduct forensic examination of the weapon; when the next of kin were notified; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when Sapper Philip Eden was found dead at Carver Barracks, Wimbish on 22 June 2003; when the gun log records that a rifle was issued to him; at what time he went on duty; when the scene of the incident was secured; when he was pronounced dead; when the police were called to investigate; how many shots were fired; what steps were taken to conduct forensic examination of the weapon; when the next of kin were notified; and if he will make a statement. [123902] Mr. Caplin: The circumstances surrounding Sapper Philip Eden's death are still the subject of a police investigation and it would, therefore, be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 123902; 408 c590W;408 c588W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Criminal investigation Armed forces Death Staff Military bases Carver Barracks Eden, Philip
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk