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Written question asked by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 23 February 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 February 2010. It was answered by Lord Davies of Stamford (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 March 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Bomb Disposal

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what percentage of his Department's hand-held mine detectors are (a) in service and (b) fit for purpose.
Answer

100 per cent. of the Department's hand held metal detectors are in service and approximately 91 per cent. are available (i.e. fit for purpose).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
506 c1082W; 319158
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Armed forces Bomb disposal
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk