Written question asked by Alison Seabeck (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 March 2013, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 March 2013. It was answered by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 March 2013 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Afghanistan
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps his Department is taking to (a) identify scrap metal waste prior to the withdrawal from Afghanistan and (b) assess whether it is beneficial to return such metal to the UK for sale.
[148481]
- Answer
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Decisions on which equipment and material will be returned to the UK are taken on a case by case basis after considering the best value for money for the UK taxpayer. Scrap metal is identified in theatre as part of a routine disposals process. Some scrap metal comprises of equipment that is damaged and beyond economical repair, which is subsequently demilitarised and valued for sale.
The most cost effective method for disposal of the scrap metal is then identified, and if this is selling, it can be sold locally, or in some cases when the local price is significantly below the UK market value, returned to the UK for sale here.
The Ministry of Defence is taking a proactive and responsible approach to the recovery of equipment and material from Afghanistan.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 148481; 560 cc640-1W
- Session
- 2012-13
- Subjects
- Peacekeeping operations Metals Waste disposal Afghanistan
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