Written question asked by Frank Cook (Labour) on Monday, 3 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 March 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 10 March 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many British service personnel are involved in landmine clearance; and in which countries they are working. - Inc fact that there are no British troops currently involved in landmine clearance.

Answer: Mr. Frank Cook: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many British service personnel are involved in landmine clearance; and in which countries they are working. [101295] Mr. Ingram: There are no British troops currently involved in landmine clearance. British troops may be required to clear mines on a war fighting deployment in support of operations. They may also be required to carry out limited mine clearance operations or operations other than war if the local situation demands. However, mine clearance on humanitarian operations will normally be passed to appropriate United Nations or civilian contractors.

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