Tragically, John Ray infant school, one of the largest infant schools in Braintree, burnt down a few days ago. Will the Prime Minister join me in thanking Essex county council for the speed with which it found alternative accommodation for the children, and in welcoming the encouraging news that the school is to be rebuilt as soon as possible?

Tragically, John Ray infant school, one of the largest infant schools in Braintree, burnt down a few days ago. Will the Prime Minister join me in thanking Essex county council for the speed with which it found alternative accommodation for the children, and in welcoming the encouraging news that the school is to be rebuilt as soon as possible?

I certainly join my hon. Friend in praising his county council. That does sound like a tragic event, and it comes on top of the fact that, as everyone knows, we need to provide more primary school places. I commend the council for its quick action.

I certainly join my hon. Friend in praising his county council. That does sound like a tragic event, and it comes on top of the fact that, as everyone knows, we need to provide more primary school places. I commend the council for its quick action.

What is the estimated present value equivalent award of the sum he gave to the House in the Adjournment Debate on 3rd June, Official Report 192 c129-36, assuming death occurs at age 25, 35, 45 and 55 years.

What is the estimated present value equivalent award of the sum he gave to the House in the Adjournment Debate on 3rd June, Official Report 192 c129-36, assuming death occurs at age 25, 35, 45 and 55 years.

Pursuant to 193 c402W, how many special socks have been provided to Guardsmen Povey, Hicks & Ray; & if he will make it his policy to supply such special socks free on demand. (Holding answer 24 June 1991).

Pursuant to 193 c402W, how many special socks have been provided to Guardsmen Povey, Hicks & Ray; & if he will make it his policy to supply such special socks free on demand. (Holding answer 24 June 1991).

Pursuant to the Answer of 25th June to the honourable Member for Bristol East, at 193 c453-4W, what action had been taken, or will be taken, to prevent the recurrence of the accident in July 1989 to the Grenadier Guardsmen, Hicks, Povey and Ray.

Pursuant to the Answer of 25th June to the honourable Member for Bristol East, at 193 c453-4W, what action had been taken, or will be taken, to prevent the recurrence of the accident in July 1989 to the Grenadier Guardsmen, Hicks, Povey and Ray.

Pursuant to 193 c453W, if he will place in the Library a copy of the transcript of the interview with Lance Corporal Ray at Medicine Hat City Hospital, Canada.

Pursuant to 193 c453W, if he will place in the Library a copy of the transcript of the interview with Lance Corporal Ray at Medicine Hat City Hospital, Canada.

What steps have been taken by his Department to trace the origin of the munition that exploded in July 1989 in Suffield, Canada, causing the injuries suffered by Guardsmen Hicks, Povey and Ray.

What steps have been taken by his Department to trace the origin of the munition that exploded in July 1989 in Suffield, Canada, causing the injuries suffered by Guardsmen Hicks, Povey and Ray.

If he will ask Guardsmen Hicks, Povey and Ray to make a further statement on the events in July 1989 in Suffield, Canada; & arrange for Povey & Hicks to be interviewed.

If he will ask Guardsmen Hicks, Povey and Ray to make a further statement on the events in July 1989 in Suffield, Canada; & arrange for Povey & Hicks to be interviewed.

Why the proceedings of the Board of Inquiry into the accident during a training exercise in July 1989 at Suffield, Canada, are classified as restricted.

Why the proceedings of the Board of Inquiry into the accident during a training exercise in July 1989 at Suffield, Canada, are classified as restricted.

Whether guardsmen on the training exercise in July 1989 at Suffield, Canada, were properly briefed on the possibility of unexploded munitions. - Board of inquiry concluded they were.

Whether guardsmen on the training exercise in July 1989 at Suffield, Canada, were properly briefed on the possibility of unexploded munitions. - Board of inquiry concluded they were.

What steps he has taken to assure himself that the Board of Inquiry held in Canada after the accident in July 1989 at Suffield, examined all the relevant facts pertaining to his Department's responsibility for the safety of their employees. - Ref to 193 c347-8W.

What steps he has taken to assure himself that the Board of Inquiry held in Canada after the accident in July 1989 at Suffield, examined all the relevant facts pertaining to his Department's responsibility for the safety of their employees. - Ref to 193 c347-8W.

Pursuant to 193 c454W, if he will state the name and rank of the senior officer in the Grenadier Guards who has made representations to him over Guardsmen Povey, Hicks and Ray. - Major General (Ret'd) BC Gordon Lennox CB MBE, regimental lieutenant-colonel of Grenadier Guards.

Pursuant to 193 c454W, if he will state the name and rank of the senior officer in the Grenadier Guards who has made representations to him over Guardsmen Povey, Hicks and Ray. - Major General (Ret'd) BC Gordon Lennox CB MBE, regimental lieutenant-colonel of Grenadier Guards.

Whether the convening order for the Army Board of Inquiry into events of 7th July 1989 on the Batus range required investigation into the question as to why a round remained uncleared outside an impact area on the Batus live firing range. - The convening order directed the board of...

Whether the convening order for the Army Board of Inquiry into events of 7th July 1989 on the Batus range required investigation into the question as to why a round remained uncleared outside an impact area on the Batus live firing range. - The convening order directed the board of...

Under what terms of reference the Board of Inquiry was set up that inquired into the cases of Guardsmen Hicks, Povey and Ray. - Details given.

Under what terms of reference the Board of Inquiry was set up that inquired into the cases of Guardsmen Hicks, Povey and Ray. - Details given.

What informal undertakings were given after the serious injuries affecting Guardsmen Povey, Hicks and Ray in July 1989, that compensation would be paid to them. - MOD is aware of none. If any such undertakings were given, they were without authorisation.

What informal undertakings were given after the serious injuries affecting Guardsmen Povey, Hicks and Ray in July 1989, that compensation would be paid to them. - MOD is aware of none. If any such undertakings were given, they were without authorisation.

Whether Guardsmen Povey, Hicks and Ray were requested to give evidence before the Board of Inquiry into the circumstances which led to their serious injuries in July 1989.

Whether Guardsmen Povey, Hicks and Ray were requested to give evidence before the Board of Inquiry into the circumstances which led to their serious injuries in July 1989.

Whether the board of inquiry into the Grenadier accident at Batus of 7th July 1989 was (a) ordered to investigate and (b) took any evidence as to how an unexploded round lay uncleared on the Batus range before 7th July 1989.

Whether the board of inquiry into the Grenadier accident at Batus of 7th July 1989 was (a) ordered to investigate and (b) took any evidence as to how an unexploded round lay uncleared on the Batus range before 7th July 1989.

How many special socks have been provided to Guardsmen Povey, Hicks and Ray; and if he will make it his policy to supply such special socks free on demand. - Sec of State for Health will reply shortly. (Answer given at 194 c81-2w).

How many special socks have been provided to Guardsmen Povey, Hicks and Ray; and if he will make it his policy to supply such special socks free on demand. - Sec of State for Health will reply shortly. (Answer given at 194 c81-2w).