Falkland Islands: Minefields

House of Lords written question – answered at on 28 February 2011.

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Photo of Lord Chidgey Lord Chidgey Liberal Democrat

To ask Her Majesty's Government how many casualties have occurred in demining units from mine clearance operations in the Falkland Islands; and how many civilian or other casualties have resulted from accidental mine explosions since 1983 in the Falkland Islands.

Photo of Lord Astor of Hever Lord Astor of Hever Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip), The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence

There were 10 mine or unexploded ordnance casualties in 1982 after the cessation of hostilities. Of these, one was killed clearing a booby-trapped missile. Of the remainder, three were listed with serious leg or hand injuries and six casualties were not listed.

There were two incidents resulting in soldiers being listed for serious leg injuries in 1983.

One civilian de-miner received a superficial facial injury during the 2009-10 pilot project.

No further civilian or other casualties have resulted from accidental mine explosions since 1983.

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