Deep Cut Army Camp

EDM number 1404 in 2001-02, proposed by Kevin McNamara on 10/06/2002.

That this House expresses sadness that almost 100 serving members of Her Majesty's Armed Forces have lost their lives in the past eight years through firearms incidents on or near military premises; further notes that 156 suicides have been recorded in the same period; extends sincere condolences to the families and friends who have lost sons and daughters at the prime of their life; applauds the work done by families of victims that have come together to highlight concerns regarding deaths at the Princess Royal Barracks at Deep Cut in Surrey; notes with sorrow that 20 year-old Sean Benton from Hastings, England was found dead on 9th June 1995 with five gunshot wounds; further notes with sorrow that 18 year-old Private Cheryl James from Llangollen, Wales was found dead with a single bullet shot to her head in November 1995; further notes with sorrow that 17 year-old Private Geoff Gray from Hackney, London was found dead on 17th September 2001 with two gunshot wounds to his head; further notes with sorrow that 17 year-old Private James Collinson from Perth, Scotland was found dead on 23rd March 2002 with a single gunshot wound; believes that the Ministry of Defence has a duty of care and protection to all personnel, particularly young soldiers; and calls for a public inquiry into the deaths at Deep Cut with a remit to hear evidence and to make recommendations concerning protection of those serving throughout the armed forces.

This motion has been signed by a total of 123 MPs.