PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Iraq: Bomb Disposal (24 January 2017)

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.

Asked by:
Pat McFadden (Labour)

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.

Answered by:
Mr Tobias Ellwood (Conservative)
1 February 2017