Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Ann Winterton (Conservative). It was answered on Monday, 22 February 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Topical Questions
- Question
- Why is it that after Bosnia, the UK virtually led the field in mine clearance, with the exception of the South Africans, yet we virtually gave away the very effective Chubby sets and now we are behind all other armies and three years behind the Canadians? Was that not a terrible mistake, which has led to unnecessary loss of life in Afghanistan?
- Answer
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I do not accept the hon. Lady's remarks at all. We are, in my view, at the forefront of technology in mine clearance and counter-IED effort, and we are collaborating closely on the basis of complete transparency with our key allies in Afghanistan.
Secondary information
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- Oral question
- Reference
- 506 c19-20
- Session
- 2009-10
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
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- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Bomb disposal Landmines RAF Leeming RAF Linton-on-Ouse
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