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Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour) on Monday, 8 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 12 May 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Friday, 12 May 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many BL755 cluster bombs were used in the Falklands Islands by Her Majesty's Armed Forces; how many submunitions from these weapons have been cleared; and what estimates have been made of the number of submunitions remaining. - Will write.
Answer

Mr. Cohen: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many BL755 cluster bombs were used in the Falklands Islands by Her Majesty's Armed Forces; how many submunitions from these weapons have been cleared; and what estimates have been made of the number of submunitions remaining. [121667] Mr. Spellar: I will write to my hon. Friend and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
121667; 349 c512W
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Armed conflict Bombs Bomb disposal Falkland Islands
Link
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