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Campbell of Pittenweem, Lord (1)
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made the number of landmines remaining on the Falkland Islands. - Includes figures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made the number of landmines remaining on the Falkland Islands. - Includes figures.
Asked by
Lord Campbell of Pittenweem
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 April 1998
For answer on
28 April 1998
Answered on
28 April 1998
Mr. Menzies Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what estimate he has made the number of landmines remaining on the
Falkland Islands. [39421]
Dr. Reid: Landmines were used in the Falklands by our forces during the 1982 conflict, and in its aftermath. One British
anti-personnel landmine remains unaccounted for although every effort has been made to clear our devices.
We have no reliable figure for the number of Argentine mines in the Falklands. Our best current estimate is that some 18,000
Argentine mines and similar devices of various types were laid, including some 14,000 anti-personnel landmines. About 1,400
Argentine mines were cleared following the conflict, before work was suspended after a number of serious injuries to clearance
personnel.
Remaining minefields, or areas where it is suspected that mines might be, have been marked and fenced. These areas are monitored
regularly to ensure that remaining mines present no danger to civilian or military personnel on the Islands.
Subjects
Bomb disposal; Landmines; Falkland Islands; Safety measures; Argentina
Date
28 April 1998
Reference
311 c64-5W; 39421
House
House of Commons