Also at the meeting was Gosport Conservative MP Caroline Dinenage, Mrs Lee's local member of Parliament.

BBC: Katrice Lee

The Royal Military Police has admitted failings in its initial inquiry and Mr Francois apologised, Mrs Lee said.

BBC: Katrice Lee

Mrs Lee said Mr Francois, the minister for personnel welfare and veterans, had apologised on behalf of the government.

BBC: Katrice Lee

Mrs Lee, from Gosport, Hampshire, said it was a "massive step forward".

BBC: Katrice Lee

But Mrs Richards, of Lee-on-the-Solent, died four days after continuously being given diamorphine via a syringe driver.

BBC: Gladys Richards