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Written question asked by Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 18 May 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 May 2016. It was answered by Penny Mordaunt (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 May 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Accidents

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the Section 104 Order covering fatal accident inquiry military deaths will come into force.

Answer

The Section 104 Order aims to make a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) mandatory for any Service personnel who are killed in the course of their duties in Scotland. This provision will bring Scotland in line with the equivalent position in England and Wales. The Order is scheduled to be made in December 2016 subject to agreement from both UK and Scottish Ministers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
37271
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Armed forces Death Accidents
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk