That this House applauds the efforts of all those who continue to tackle the appalling humanitarian and development problems caused by landmines and unexploded ordnance in more than 82 countries worldwide; applauds in particular those musicians such as Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Chrissie Hynde, Billy Bragg and other who have kept this issue in the public eye by organising Concerts for a Landmine Free World; commends Landmine Action and the International Campaign to Ban Landmines for the publication of the Landmine Monitor Report 2003; notes that 141 countries have now ratified the Ottawa Treaty on anti-personnel landmines; further notes that the Landmine Monitor finds it evident from current rates of progress that even greater increases in mine action funding will be needed in the future to cope fully with the global landmine problem and to enable Ottawa Treaty states parties to meet their 10-year deadline for mine clearance; calls on all states to join and implement the treaty without delay; and strongly believes that the Government should redouble its efforts to support the global campaign against this illegal and indiscriminate weapon.

That this House applauds the efforts of all those who continue to tackle the appalling humanitarian and development problems caused by landmines and unexploded ordnance in more than 82 countries worldwide; applauds in particular those musicians such as Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Chrissie Hynde, Billy Bragg and other who have...

That this House believes that humanitarian mine action, embracing measures of disciplined clearance of landmines and unexploded ordnance, support and rehabilitation for victims allied to freely accessible seminars on mine awareness and guidance on related advocacy for afflicted communities, is a vital element of any effective programme of development aid; notes that such a programme will save lives, promote peace, and rebuild communities, reduce poverty and enhance welfare by removing restrictions on access to arable land and other natural and mineral resources; and therefore calls upon Her Majesty's Government to improve both the level and the consistency of long-term funding made available to reliable British charities seeking to respond to the needs of communities so afflicted throughout the world.

That this House believes that humanitarian mine action, embracing measures of disciplined clearance of landmines and unexploded ordnance, support and rehabilitation for victims allied to freely accessible seminars on mine awareness and guidance on related advocacy for afflicted communities, is a vital element of any effective programme of development aid;...

That this House notes that in December 1992 Colonel A.E.F. Cowan OBE, formerly military attache in Belgrade, applied at the behest of Kathy Wilkes of the Inter-University Centre, Dubrovnik, for an export licence for mine detection equipment for use in mine clearance prior to rebuilding of houses damaged by internal conflict in the city of Dubrovnik, notes too the Department of Trade and Industry's refusal dated 11th January 1993; welcomes the apparent change of heart evidenced by the reply to the honourable Member for Stockton North from the Minister for Trade on 4th March which states 'The temporary export of detectors for humanitarian purposes... would be given sympathetic consideration'; and urges the Minister of Trade to grant the resubmitted application for such technology at the earliest date provided of course that the proper end use is thoroughly assessed and the technology adequately protected.

That this House notes that in December 1992 Colonel A.E.F. Cowan OBE, formerly military attache in Belgrade, applied at the behest of Kathy Wilkes of the Inter-University Centre, Dubrovnik, for an export licence for mine detection equipment for use in mine clearance prior to rebuilding of houses damaged by internal...

That this House notes that there are between four and 10 million landmines in Cambodia which are killing or maiming between 300 and 500 Cambodians each month and rendering large tracts of land unusable; praises the work of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre, which has for the past 18 months proved an effective co-ordinating agency for overseeing and implementing demining activities; deeply regrets Cambodian Mine Action Centre's announcement that it will have to cease demining on 1st November because of the United Nation's refusal to allow expatriate technical staff to stay on beyond the UNTAC withdrawal on 15th November; and calls on Her majesty's Government to exert all possible pressure on the United Nations to reconsider its ruling on the withdrawal of expatriate staff from this vital programme and to provide the necessary funds for the continuation of the demining operation.

That this House notes that there are between four and 10 million landmines in Cambodia which are killing or maiming between 300 and 500 Cambodians each month and rendering large tracts of land unusable; praises the work of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre, which has for the past 18 months...