LANDMINES IN THE CONGOS

Early day motion 1233, tabled 16 May 2003 by Tony Colman (Labour). Signed by 70 members.

That this House notes with concern that an unknown number of anti-personnel landmines still remain in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Republic of Congo, some dating back to the 1970s, some much more recent; also notes the statement issued at the end of the May conference in Brazzaville which called for support from the international community to tackle the landmine problem; commends the work of the UN, the Mines Action Group, the Halo Trust and others for their hard work in clearing anti-personnel mines in post-conflict regions; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to give additional support to landmine clearance initiatives in this areas.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Liberal Democrat 12, Labour/Co-operative 4, UUP 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 3, Conservative 2, DUP 2.