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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Tony Lloyd (Labour). It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 November 2005 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Libya

Question
What representations he has made to the Libyan authorities on the case of the Bulgarian nurses and the Palestinian doctor relating to the infection of children with HIV/AIDS in Benghazi.
Answer

We have repeatedly raised this issue at all levels with Libya. We recognise the terrible tragedy of the children infected with HIV in Benghazi, and sympathise with their families, but we have urged Libya to resolve this to the satisfaction of all parties. We are deeply concerned that the death penalty was imposed on the medical staff and we want to see them released.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
438 c723 
23251 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Children Capital punishment Health professions HIV/AIDS Libya
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk