Written question asked by Preet Kaur Gill (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 October 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 October 2021 (named day). It was answered by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Monday, 25 October 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Landmines

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps she has taken to ensure adequate overseas development assistance funding for mine action.

Answer: The Global Mine Action Programme 3 (GMAP3), due to begin in 2022, will involve landmine clearance and risk education to help affected communities keep safe, and capacity development for national authorities to help them manage their landmine contamination. We are working towards finalising funding and country allocation for GMAP3 as part of a broader effort to prioritise our aid to be more strategic and remain a force for good across the world. But the FCDO is committed to ensuring that over the next 3 years the UK's demining work will continue to save lives across the world, supporting those most in need and delivering our treaty commitments.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 59921
Session: 2021-22
Related items: Landmines
Wednesday, 24 November 2021
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Development aid Bomb disposal Landmines
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk