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Written question asked by Lord Godson (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 April 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 9 May 2025. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Friday, 9 May 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Cluster Munitions and Landmines

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what (1) operational, and (2) net, assessments they have made of the effectiveness of cluster munitions and anti-personnel landmines.

Answer

Cluster munitions and anti-personnel landmines present an enduring risk to civilians in the wake of conflict. The UK has successfully operated without anti-personnel landmines and cluster munitions for fifteen and twenty-five years respectively, and in that time have developed alternative policies and systems.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6836
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Cluster munitions Landmines
Link
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