§ Lord Hyltonasked Her Majesty's Government:
How they evaluate the claim by HADEP (Peoples Democracy Party) that landmines are preventing former inhabitants from returning to their deserted villages in south-east Turkey. [HL1233]
§ Baroness Scotland of AsthalWe are aware that landmines in and around villages in south-east Turkey pose a serious threat to those living in the area, killing 13 civilians during 1999.
We are unable however to assess who originally laid these mines and whether they are preventing former inhabitants from returning to their villages.
§ Lord Hyltonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether Turkey has signed or ratified the Convention against Anti-Personnel Mines. [HL1234]