Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 December 2002. It was answered by Baroness Amos (Labour) on Thursday, 12 December 2002.

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Amos, Baroness

Question

Whether they will discuss with the Government of Turkey, both directly and through multilateral channels, the following issues: (a) clearance of landmines, which are reported to have caused 838 deaths and 937 injuries between 1990 and 2002; (b) ratification by Turkey of the Ottawa Convention on Landmines; and (c) the refusal of the Turkish Registry of Births to allow parents to give Kurdish names to their Children. [HL 410].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 410; 642 c51WA

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Bomb disposal Human rights Landmines Treaties Turkey Kurds