Written question asked by Tom Cox (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 April 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 May 2000. It was answered by Clare Short (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 May 2000 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, What help her Department is giving in the clearing of landmines in Kosovo. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Cox: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what help her Department is giving in the clearing of land mines in Kosovo. [119378] Clare Short: We have provided over £7 million during the 1999-2000 financial year for the clearance of mines and unexploded ordnance in Kosovo. So far we have committed a further £6.6 million during 2000-01. The great majority of this funding is going to four mine clearance organisations. We have also supported the UN Mine Action Co-ordination Centre through contributions in cash and in kind.

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