LAND MINES ALONG THE INDIA-PAKISTAN BORDER

Early day motion 658, tabled 15 January 2002 by Steve Pound (Labour). Signed by 113 members.

That this House condemns the deployment of anti-personnel land mines by India and Pakistan along the border of their countries; affirms the right of citizens on both sides to live securely within their borders without incursion across the line of control; and urges both governments to sign the 1997 Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty and to clear those areas where mines have been laid for the benefit and safety of future generations.

Signatures by party: Labour 81, Liberal Democrat 12, Labour/Co-operative 11, Scottish National Party 3, UUP 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Conservative 1.