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Written question asked by Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 11 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 April 2002. It was answered by Clare Short (Labour) on Thursday, 25 April 2002 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Dept for International Development

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make a statement on the accuracy of the information on the geographical locations of unexploded ordnance being provided to clearance experts in Afghanistan.
Answer

Norman Lamb: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on the accuracy of the information on the geographical locations of unexploded ordnance being provided to clearance experts in Afghanistan. [50085] Clare Short: The United Nations Mine Action (UNMAS) has been notified by coalition forces of 188 sites where cluster bombs were used. UNMAS is currently undertaking a programme of visits to high priority areas to determine the accuracy of information being provided.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
50085; 384 c433W;384 c431W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Bombs Bomb disposal Landmines Location Afghanistan
Link
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