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Army Barracks (Deaths)

: Yes, I entirely agree, because many people concerned feel that things have been covered up. More openness and transparency in the system would go a long way towards convincing them that everybody was doing their bit. My question on behalf of Norma is as follows: the Minister has stated that there will not be a public inquiry into non-combat deaths, so will the Ministry of Defence afford new investigations to families that have not had an adequate investigation, or perhaps an independent review into the deaths of their loved ones? The Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill, of which my hon. Friend the Member for North Durham (Mr. Jones) is a member, suggested an independent commissioner, and that is probably the way ahead.