Written question asked by Tom Cox (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 March 1997. It was answered by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 March 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: What is the total budget of his Department for the current year for land mine clearance. - Inc figs.

Answer: Mr. Cox: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the total budget of his Department for the current year for land mine clearance; and if he will make a statement. [19563] Dr. Liam Fox: We have committed over £3.9 million to new mine clearance activities since 1 April 1996. Final outturn for the financial year 1996-97 will be available in June. Additionally, the UK share of European Community commitments for the calendar year 1996 is nearly £7.5 million.

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