Written question asked by Martyn Day (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 24 May 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 May 2016. It was answered by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 June 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Yemen: Bomb Disposal

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if the Government will produce resources, equipment, personnel and training to Yemeni organisations to assist in the de-mining of areas affected by the use of cluster munitions.

Answer: The UK is supporting UNDP led efforts to urgently re-build the capacity of Yemen's national demining institutions and support mapping and clearance operations to reduce the physical and social-economic impact of mines and explosive remnants of war on people and communities. The UK is contributing £1.05 million for this work in 2016 through the Conflict Stability and Security Fund. This is part of the UK’s wider efforts to help address Yemen's urgent humanitarian needs and contribute to effective stabilisation.

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