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The Lord Bishop of Guildford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the involvement of the Department for International Development in developing the United Kingdom's policy on explosive remnants of war. [HL3819]

Baroness Amos

The Department for International Development is working closely together with the FCO and MoD to help formulate the Government's approach on this issue, contributing in particular its experience with humanitarian mine action.

The Lord Bishop of Guildford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many developing countries are estimated to be affected by unexploded ordnance. [HL3820]

Baroness Amos

According to the Landmine Monitor Report for 2001, there are 89 developing countries currently affected by unexploded ordnance.

The Lord Bishop of Guildford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they have given any financial assistance to non-governmental organisations such as Landmine Action to enable them to bring their expertise to discussions on explosive remnants of war under the auspices of the United Kingdom. [HL3821]

Baroness Amos

We have not received any requests from NGOs for funding their involvement in discussions on explosive remnants of war.