Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram today ruled out a public inquiry into the latest allegations of abuse of recruits at the Deepcut army training camp.
But he said a further review by ''a fully independent figure'' would be carried out, with details to be announced shortly.
Demands for a public inquiry intensified following new allegations of gang rape, sexual harassment and systematic bullying.
A police report yesterday contained more than 100 allegations of serious abuse at the Surrey training camp, where four young recruits died from gunshot wounds between 1995 and 2002.
But Mr Ingram cautioned people against claiming a ''culture of fear and violence'' existed at the barracks.
''This document does not contain evidence. It contains some allegations, which have already been investigated, and other allegations, which are worthy of investigations, but have not yet been tested.''
He added: ''These are serious issues and while I am satisfied that all that can be done, is being done, there is a need for this to be seen to be done.
''I accept the case for a further review by a fully independent figure and will be announcing details shortly.''
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