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Written question asked by Philip Hollobone (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 November 2005. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 28 November 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Falkland Islands (Land Mines)

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what progress is being made in clearing landmines from the Falkland Islands.
Answer

Under the Ottawa Convention, the United Kingdom is required to clear all anti-personnel mines from its territory by March 2009. The only UK territory affected is the Falkland Islands. Discussions are taking place with the Government of Argentina to agree a joint feasibility study, including a field survey of the Islands. A decision on how to proceed will be made once the results of the feasibility study are known.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
440 c120W;440 c120W; 31915
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Bomb disposal Landmines Falkland Islands
Link
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