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Prime Minister's question asked in the House of Commons, by David Winnick (Labour). It was answered on Wednesday, 9 March 2011 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


Engagements

Question
However serious the situation in Libya—no doubt Gaddafi is now using arms sold to him by British companies—will the Prime Minister give an assurance to the House today that no military action will be taken regarding Libya without direct authorisation from the United Nations Security Council?
Answer

What I discussed last night with President Obama is making sure that we plan for every eventuality, including planning for a no-fly zone. If that becomes necessary, everyone would want it to have the widest possible backing, which is why we are currently drafting a UN Security Council resolution. I think that is absolutely the right thing to do.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
524 c904 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Armed conflict Libya Excise duties Fuels Rural areas
Link
View this Prime Minister's question on www.publications.parliament.uk