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Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Thursday, 15 November 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 November 2018 (named day). It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 November 2018 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Developing Countries: Landmines

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps she is taking to support mine clearance operations in post-conflict areas.

Answer

The UK is committed to mine action. In April 2017 DFID committed £100million to clear at least 150km2 of land in some of the most heavily contaminated countries in the world recovering from recent conflicts, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen and South Sudan.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
191859
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Developing countries Development aid Bomb disposal Landmines
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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