Proceeding contribution from Lord Moonie (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 29 March 2006. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Deepcut Review.
Deepcut Review
My Lords, the incidence of suicide among under-25s serving in the Army is worryingly higher than it is in the general population; it is the only part of the Armed Forces where that is the case. Will my noble friend consider two points? First, it is due partly to the ease of access to live ammunition and an easy means of disposing with oneself. Secondly, what happened to the confidential independent hotline that the Armed Forces used to operate through the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association? I understand that that was superseded by a hotline run by the chain of command, which, frankly, I do not think is acceptable. Lastly, what happened to the inquiry that I instituted into suicide four years ago?
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- 2005-06
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- Bullying Death Army Misconduct Public inquiries Training Young people Reviews Suicide Deepcut Barracks Benton, Sean Collinson, James Gray, Geoff James, Cheryl
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