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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, what assessment she has made of the Dervish landmine clearance device, developed at Edinburgh University; and if she will provide financial assistance to support its forthcoming trials in Bosnia.
Answer

Dr. Harris: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what assessment she has made of the Dervish land mine clearance device, developed at Edinburgh University; and if she will provide financial assistance to support its forthcoming trials in Bosnia. [26059] Clare Short: Dervish Mine Clearance recently submitted a funding proposal for three years support costs. This is presently being technically appraised. The proposal makes no mention of trials in Bosnia.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26059; 305 c470W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Defence Bomb disposal Landmines Research University of Edinburgh