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, what education on the dangers of unexploded ordnance is being provided to people living in areas of Afghanistan which are affected by the problem.

Answer: Norman Lamb: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what education on the dangers of unexploded ordnance is being provided to people living in areas of Afghanistan which are affected by the problem. [50086] Clare Short: In March this year the Mine Action Centre for Afghanistan initiated mine awareness coordination meetings and workshops to ensure that mine awareness operations are fully integrated into the humanitarian response throughout the country. The Mine Action Centre for Afghanistan is producing mine risk education (MRE) training, which covers UXO, to brief national education focal points including Ministry of Education officials, heads of schools and provincial education representatives to prepare for the integration of MRE in regular school curriculum. All returning refugees from Pakistan and Iran will receive MRA training. According to UNMAS, all mine risk education messages have been updated to include the threat of new unexploded ordnance (UXO).

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 50086; 384 c432-3W;384 c431W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Civilians Bombs Bomb disposal Education Landmines Safety Afghanistan
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