HC Deb 09 February 1999 vol 325 cc129-30W
Mr. Key

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what progress his Department has made in finding alternatives to landmines for use in military operations. [69561]

Mr. Doug Henderson

[holding answer 8 February 1999]: There is no single weapon which can replace the capability previously provided by anti-personnel landmines. Work is continuing to establish how best to provide the required capability in the future, consistent with our obligations under UK and International law. Where necessary, anti-tank mines will continue to be used in military operations.