§ Mr. OttawayTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what were the type of explosives that killed Lieutenant Gareth Evans and Sergeant Balam Rai in Kosovo; and if UK forces have been fully trained in the techniques and methods of disarming these explosives. [90392]
§ Mr. George RobertsonThe munitions were from CBU 87 cluster bombs. As it is not possible to disarm this type of munition, the method for disposal is to destroy them. All troops deploying to theatre are briefed on the correct procedures should they encounter mines, unexploded ordnance or other explosive devices.