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To ask Her Majesty's Government how they will check, and address, any delay or obstruction by the authorities in Misrata of the transfer to Sirte and Benghazi of UK de-mining equipment.
To ask Her Majesty's Government how they will check, and address, any delay or obstruction by the authorities in Misrata of the transfer to Sirte and Benghazi of UK de-mining equipment.
The provision of this equipment is to support a training programme in Misrata for Libyan Government of National Accord military and police units clearing mines and ordnance in Sirte. The equipment was delivered to Sirte on 27 October 2017. This will enable the return of families and allow other reconstruction and development activities to take place in safety following the removal of Daesh from that city. The training programme is being funded by the Governments of Germany and the United States, and is being delivered by a contractor. The British Embassy in Tripoli is closely following progress: our Defence Attaché has visited Misrata to inspect the equipment and view the training, as well as meeting with the local authorities in Sirte. We have also provided £1 million so far this year leading to training for more than 60 Explosive Ordnance Disposal operators from Benghazi, including police officers and National Safety Authority staff, and we will fund a £200,000 mine risk education project in Benghazi to start in December.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to provide support to the Egyptian Government for the mapping and disposal of World War Two-era mines in the El-Alamein area.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to provide support to the Egyptian Government for the mapping and disposal of World War Two-era mines in the El-Alamein area.
The UK has supported de-mining in Egypt since 2006. UK-supported projects have funded the de-mining of 130,446 acres of land around El Alamein, the provision of artificial limbs for 542 land mine victims, and three mine risk education campaigns benefiting 160,000 individuals. The UK has previously provided maps of minefield locations to the Egyptian authorities.
The Secretary of State for Defence (Sir Michael Fallon) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.
I have today laid before the House a Departmental Minute describing a package of Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) equipment that the UK intends to gift to the Government of National Accord of Libya....
The Secretary of State for Defence (Sir Michael Fallon) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.
I have today laid before the House a Departmental Minute describing a package of Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) equipment that the UK intends to gift to the Government of National Accord of Libya....
I have today laid before the House a Departmental Minute describing a package of Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) equipment that the UK intends to gift to the Government of National Accord of Libya. The value of the package is £2,977,374.91, plus around £60,000 for packaging and shipping.
The provision...
I have today laid before the House a Departmental Minute describing a package of Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) equipment that the UK intends to gift to the Government of National Accord of Libya. The value of the package is £2,977,374.91, plus around £60,000 for packaging and shipping.
The provision...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on how many occasions explosive ordnance disposal personnel were deployed in Northern Ireland between 1 January and 31 March 2017.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on how many occasions explosive ordnance disposal personnel were deployed in Northern Ireland between 1 January and 31 March 2017.
Incidents requiring explosive ordnance disposal experts in Northern Ireland are dealt with solely by military personnel. Between 1 January and 31 March 2017 explosive ordnance disposal personnel have responded to 59 incidents in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will hold discussions with the Secretary of State for Defence on the most efficient use of the deployment of army bomb disposal units, particularly when dealing with numerous incidents in the West and North West of Northern Ireland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will hold discussions with the Secretary of State for Defence on the most efficient use of the deployment of army bomb disposal units, particularly when dealing with numerous incidents in the West and North West of Northern Ireland.
The Secretary of State meets regularly with Cabinet colleagues, to discuss issues that directly affect security in Northern Ireland.
In Northern Ireland, Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) are deployed at the request of the PSNI.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to recognise the bravery and sacrifice of members of Army bomb disposal units who were killed or maimed during the Troubles in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to recognise the bravery and sacrifice of members of Army bomb disposal units who were killed or maimed during the Troubles in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
We recognise the debt and gratitude owed to all the Service personnel, and their families, who serve or have served in the Armed Forces. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community has long performed a particularly challenging and courageous role, including in Northern Ireland during the period 1969-2007.
Honours and decorations have rightly been bestowed on the EOD community in recognition of their selfless courage and commitment in Northern Ireland and elsewhere. In June 2016 the EOD Memorial at the National Arboretum was dedicated to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on how many occasions explosive ordnance disposal personnel were deployed in Northern Ireland between 1 August and 31 December 2016.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on how many occasions explosive ordnance disposal personnel were deployed in Northern Ireland between 1 August and 31 December 2016.
Incidents requiring explosive ordnance disposal experts in Northern Ireland are dealt with solely by military personnel. Between 1 August and 31 December 2016 Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel have responded to 100 incidents in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking to implement an international strategy for the removal of mines, improvised explosive devices and other explosive devices in and surrounding Mosul since the offensive against Daesh.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking to implement an international strategy for the removal of mines, improvised explosive devices and other explosive devices in and surrounding Mosul since the offensive against Daesh.
We are working with the Government of Iraq and our Coalition partners to stabilise areas in and surrounding Mosul that have been liberated from Daesh, including through the provision of targeted support and technical advice through the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS). We have provided £8.25 million for UNMAS-led efforts to manage explosive hazards, to help to provide a safe environment for displaced Iraqis to return home. The UK is also the Global Coalition military Counter-Improvised Explosive Device training lead in Iraq.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how much funding has been allocated to de-mining in and surrounding Mosul since the offensive against Daesh.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how much funding has been allocated to de-mining in and surrounding Mosul since the offensive against Daesh.
The UK is helping the Government of Iraq to stabilise areas liberated from Daesh. We have provided £8.25 million for UN-led efforts to manage explosive hazards, including a £3.5m contribution to support work in and around Mosul. We are also providing technical advice and support from the British Defence Attaché in Baghdad, and the British Army's Senior Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Expert. In total, the international community has contributed £88.25 million for the management of explosive hazards, primarily through the UN Mine Action Service.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether the Halo Trust is working on behalf of the Government in carrying out its de-mining work in Colombia; and if she will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether the Halo Trust is working on behalf of the Government in carrying out its de-mining work in Colombia; and if she will make a statement.
DFID supports HALO Trust’s programmes in Burma, Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Cambodia, Somalia and Afghanistan. We do not currently work with HALO in Colombia. In 2016, DFID’s programmes cleared mines and other explosive remnants of war from over 2,000 hectares of land, which were returned back to productive use, saving lives and supporting livelihoods.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions the Government has had with industry experts on identifying and dealing with unexploded ordnance.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions the Government has had with industry experts on identifying and dealing with unexploded ordnance.
In respect of UK land Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operations, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has a very close relationship with industry when discussing Countering Explosive Ordnance. Within the last 18 months, the MOD has worked closely with industry to help create 'Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) UK', a body that represents the whole of UK C-IED industry. The MOD sits on the Executive Committee of that body and ensures that industry understands UK MOD requirements in significant detail.
At present the MOD does not have a requirement to outsource UK maritime EOD tasks to commercial companies, therefore no approach has been made to industry.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps the Government is taking to ensure UK waters are clear of unexploded ordnance.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps the Government is taking to ensure UK waters are clear of unexploded ordnance.
The Ministry of Defence (in conjunction with the Department for Transport) conducts a programme of routinely surveying the Country's strategic waterways to ensure both port security and safety from ordnance.
There are well established maritime procedures to ensure any hazards and associated activities are promulgated to shipping and, where necessary, exclusion zones established and enforced. This ensures that when ordnance is occasionally discovered under water or below the high water mark, it remains undisturbed until rendered safe by a Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assistance they are giving to clear the villages of the Nineveh plains of landmines and to rebuild the homes of communities driven from their villages by ISIS.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assistance they are giving to clear the villages of the Nineveh plains of landmines and to rebuild the homes of communities driven from their villages by ISIS.
As a member of the global coalition against Daesh, the UK has provided over £15 million to support UN stabilisation programmes. This is helping to secure liberated areas and support the renovation of water facilities, power networks, clinics and schools. UK funding is helping the Governor of Ninevah’s office to assess needs and priorities in Mosul, such as repairs to infrastructure. The UK supports the UN Mine Action Service’s counter Improvised Explosive Device programme, which is working to clear liberated areas of Daesh explosives.
Since 2015 over 862,000 people have returned to their homes in Iraq, supported by UN stabilisation programmes with funding from the UK and other international partners.