Written question asked by Gary Streeter (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 June 1999. It was answered by Clare Short (Labour) on Monday, 14 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 money she has allocated for the process of de-mining in Kosovo. - Inc fig.

Answer: Mr. Streeter: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what money she has allocated for the process of de-mining in Kosovo. [86481] Clare Short: To date £250,000 has been allocated for de-mining, including a mine awareness programme, in Kosovo. We expect to allocate more once the needs are clearer. Education, about the danger and location of mines, and unexploded ordnance, for refugees inside and outside of Kosovo, will be a priority.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 333 c47W;333 c47-8W; 86481
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Armed conflict Bomb disposal Finance Landmines NATO Serbia Yugoslavia Kosovo
Contains statistics: Yes