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Deepcut Review

I thank my right hon. Friend for the opportunity to see the report this morning, as did other MPs, on behalf of Sean’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benton. The report was comprehensive in terms of the evidence it reviewed, but it was a review and not an inquiry. May I bring to my right hon. Friend’s attention paragraph 2.71? It states:"““If Human Rights law required a public inquiry then this review cannot itself satisfy that obligation given the limitations placed upon it—nor could an Army review.””" Paragraph 2.73 states:"““If material comes to light to suggest collusion in a killing or a cover up””—" which has been suggested—"““public confidence would demand a public inquiry.””" Although Mr. Blake comes to the view that no inquiry is required, he notes that it is up to the Secretary of State to make that decision if ““public confidence”” demands it. I believe it does. Does my right hon. Friend agree?