Written question asked by Joan Ruddock (Labour) on Thursday, 22 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 July 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 July 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what research he has commissioned on the number of civilians (a) killed and (b) injured by cluster submunitions by (i) the International Red Cross and (ii) other agencies in Iraq. - (Holding answer 5 June 2003).
- Answer
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Joan Ruddock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what research he has commissioned on the number of civilians (a) killed and (b) injured by cluster submunitions by (i) the International Red Cross and (ii) other agencies in Iraq. [116813] Mr. Ingram :[holding answer 5 June 2003]: We recognise that unexploded cluster bomblets, and indeed all unexploded ordnance, is a matter of humanitarian concern and we are fully committed to work towards the clearance of unexploded ordnance. No research has been commissioned by the Ministry of Defence on casualties caused to civilians by cluster munitions.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 116813; 409 c191W
- Session
- 2002-03
- Subjects
- Ammunition Death Civilians Bombs Injuries Iraq Research Iraq conflict
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