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Written question asked by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 September 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 November 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 November 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many children in Iraq have taken part in the Theatre Mine Risk education programme.
Answer

Mr. Gardiner: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many children in Iraq have taken part in the Theatre Mine Risk education programme. [131238] Mr. Ingram: Educating children in Iraq about the dangers of unexploded ordnance is currently the responsibility of four de-mining Non-Governmental Organisations operating in Iraq whose work is co- ordinated by the UN Mine Action Co-ordination Team. We do not hold data on how many children have taken part in their programmes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
131238; 413 c758W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Children Bomb disposal Education Iraq Landmines
Link
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