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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

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
Link
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