Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 23 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 March 2005. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 March 2005 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on relations with Libya. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Dr. Cable: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on relations with Libya. [218416] Mr. Rammell: Libya's decisions to formally accept responsibility for the Lockerbie bombing, renounce terrorism and take action to dismantle its Weapons of Mass Destruction development programmes have been important and welcome developments. We are developing further our political, cultural and commercial ties, while continuing to seek progress on the issues of difference that remain between us.

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