§ Jeremy CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many cluster bombs have been defused in Iraq by bomb disposal squads since 1 May 2003; and if he will make a statement. [148296]
§ Mr. IngramTo date around 675,000 munitions have been cleared in the UK area of responsibility. We do not record individual types of munitions cleared.
SER No Date Agency Glider type Description of incident 1. 31 May 1998 Oxford University GC Oxford University GC K21 Ground incident when winch cable snagged glider. Minor damage to glider, but no injuries. 2. 11 June 1999 Joint Service Adventurous Training Gliding RAF Gliding and Soaring Association K21 Ground loop on landing when wing tip makes contact with ground. Minor damage to glider, but no injuries. 3. 11 May 2001 Oxford University GC Oxford University GC K18 Ground incident in that tractor ran over wingtip. Minor damage to glider, but no injuries. 4. 23 May 2001 Oxford University GC Oxford University GC K21 Early solo student allowed undershoot to develop, clipping a tree resulting in a ground loop (See Ser No 2). Major damage to glider, but no injuries. 5. 23 May 2001 Joint Service Adventurous Training Gliding RAF Gliding and Soaring Association K21 Heavy landing. Minor damage to glider, but no injuries. 6. 25 May 2003 British Gliding Association Visitor Discus Ground incident where glider was towed into wingtip contact with another glider. Minor damage to one of the gliders, but no injuries. 7. 25 August 2003 Oxford University GC RAF Gliding and Soaring Association Astir CS GRP Pilot allowed undershoot to develop. Glider ploughed through hedge onto the airfield. Major damage to glider and hedge, but no injuries.