Written question asked by Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 March 2011.
Falkland Islands: Landmines
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty’s Government which minefields in the Falkland Islands are subject to clearance operations; how many mines have been cleared in each; and of what type.
- Answer
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Four minefields at Goose Green, Fox Bay, Sapper Hill and Surf Bay were cleared during the 2009-10 pilot project. A total of 1,246 mines were cleared (678 anti-personnel and 568 anti-vehicle). A further pilot project is due to start in late 2011, seeking to release land on Stanley Common.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 6633; 725 c306WA
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Bomb disposal Landmines Falkland Islands
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