Written question asked by Frank Cook (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 June 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 June 1999. It was answered by Clare Short (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 June 1999 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what resources, additional to existing commitments, will be made available by the United Kingdom for mine clearance and education about mines in Kosovo. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Frank Cook: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what resources, additional to existing commitments, will be made available by the United Kingdom for mine clearance and education about mines in Kosovo. [87875] Clare Short: Mines are a serious problem in Kosovo and could prove a severe constraint to refugee return. Twenty or more incidents have been reported in the first few days alone--resulting in several casualties. As part of the Government's recently announced package of £50 million for humanitarian and rehabilitation assistance for Kosovo, £5 million has been allocated for mine clearance and mine awareness education. We have provided grants and practical assistance for UN Mines Advisory Service (co-ordination and oversight), Halo Trust (region wide survey), and clearance teams from Mines Action Group.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 333 c344W; 87375
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Armed conflict Bomb disposal Education Landmines Serbia Yugoslavia Kosovo
Contains statistics: Yes