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Written question asked by Lord Hague of Richmond (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 September 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 September 2009. It was answered by Pat McFadden (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 September 2009 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.


Lockerbie: Bombings

Question
To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills how many times the Secretary of State has met Saif al-Uslam Gaddafi in an official capacity; whether the subject of (a) commercial contracts for oil and gas and (b) Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi have been discussed at any such meeting; and if he will place in the Library records of each meeting.
Answer

My noble Friend the Secretary of State has had one official meeting with Saif al-Uslam Gaddafi. There was no discussion of commercial contracts for oil and gas. Saif al-Uslam Gaddafi raised the case of Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi. My noble Friend the Secretary of State made clear that this was a matter for the Scottish Executive.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
496 c2077W; 290637
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Bombings Lockerbie
Link
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