Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 December 2005. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 December 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Falkland Islands
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many landmines in the Falkland Islands have been cleared in the last 10 years.
- Answer
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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. At present, only those landmines that are close to perimeter fences and may pose a danger to the civilian community are cleared. Within the last ten years, 274 anti-personnel mines and 69 anti-vehicle mines in this category have been destroyed.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 440 c1349W;440 c1349W; 33907
- Session
- 2005-06
- Subjects
- Bomb disposal Landmines Falkland Islands
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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