HALO Trust mine clearance record
Early day motion 112, tabled 27 November 2023 by Fabian Hamilton (Labour). Signed by 10 members.
That this House pays tribute to the HALO Trust on successfully clearing two million mines since its establishment in 1988; commends the staff, past and present, who have contributed to this remarkable milestone; notes that the HALO Trust is one of just two British mine clearance organisations; notes that the HALO Trust has cleared landmines in 29 countries, saved an estimated two million lives and enabled over ten million people to have safer access to schools, health clinics and farming land; reiterates our commitment to clearing landmines which continue to endanger lives around the world; and expresses our gratitude to the HALO Trust for its remarkable work in conflict affected countries in making communities safer and more prosperous.
Signatures by party: Labour 4, Scottish National Party 3, DUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 1.