Written question asked by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 September 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 October 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 6 October 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many leaflets have been distributed by UK forces in Iraq giving information about the dangers of unexploded ordnance since the conflict began. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Gardiner: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many leaflets have been distributed by UK forces in Iraq giving information about the dangers of unexploded ordnance since the conflict began. [131142] Mr. Ingram: Providing a safe, secure and risk free environment for the Iraqi people is a key aspect of restoration activity for the Coalition. The United Kingdom has made a significant effort to educate the local population in its area of operations about the dangers of mines and unexploded ordnance. To date, over 4,000 leaflets containing information about the dangers of unexploded ordnance have been distributed in theatre by UK troops. Those troops involved in explosive ordnance disposal continue to distribute leaflets.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 131142; 410 c1153W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Civilians Bombs Bomb disposal Iraq Leaflets Warnings Iraq conflict
Contains statistics: Yes
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