Written question asked by Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 April 2011.
Falkland Islands: Minefields
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Verma on 4 April (WA 332–3), what is their estimate of the number of landmines still to be cleared in the Falkland Islands.
- Answer
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We estimate there to be over 15,600 landmines (12,300 anti-personnel and 3,300 anti-vehicle) remaining on the Falkland Islands following the 1982 conflict. All mined areas are fenced and clearly marked and pose no humanitarian danger or hamper economic development. In addition, community education on the threat of landmines and unexploded ordnance is in place.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 8519; 727 c130WA
- Session
- 2010-12
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- Subjects
- Landmines Falkland Islands
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