Written question asked by Evan Harris (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 26 January 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 February 1998. It was answered by Clare Short (Labour) on Monday, 2 February 1998 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, which existing landmine clearance projects the Government assists financially; and what clearance methods these projects use.

Answer: Dr. Harris: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development which existing land-mine clearance projects the Government assist financially; and what clearance methods these projects use. [26060] Clare Short: We are currently directly supporting clearance projects in Afghanistan, Cambodia, Laos, Northern Iraq and Mozambique. We are also supporting demining activities through the United Nations and the European Community. Directly supported projects all involve manual clearance methods though some also use mechanical devices and dogs.

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