HC Deb 24 May 2002 vol 386 cc706-7W
Ms Oona King

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action is being taken in respect of the British company alleged to be selling illegal anti-personnel landmines at the Arms Trade Fair in Docklands; and if he will make a statement. [57157]

Mr. Denham

I understand that Derbyshire Constabulary are making extensive enquiries to assess whether or not the allegations made can be substantiated; and that Her Majesty's Customs and Excise and the Health and Safety Executive are also seeking to establish whether there have been breaches of the legislation for which they are responsible.

Ms Oona King

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what measures his Department is taking to stop the illegal manufacture of anti-personnel landmines in the UK. [57158]

Mr. Denham

This would be a matter for the police force for the area concerned, in conjunction as appropriate with the Department of Trade and Industry and Her Majesty's Customs and Excise.