Defence written question – answered at on 7 April 2005.
Mr Kevin McNamara
Labour, Kingston upon Hull North
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the outcome of the investigation into the death of Sergeant Paul Connolly at Shaibah logistic base on 26 December 2004 was; on what date a Board of Inquiry was opened; where and on what date the funeral was; and whether there will be an inquest.
Adam Ingram
Minister of State (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence
The Service police investigation into the death of Sergeant Paul Connolly has not yet concluded. A Service Board Inquiry to examine the circumstances surrounding his death was convened on
The funeral arrangements are a matter for Sergeant Connolly's next of kin. The decision to hold an inquest is a matter for HM Coroner.
Yes6 people think so
No15 people think not
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