Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative) on Monday, 4 April 2011.

Libya

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to establish humanitarian corridors out of Libya for the benefit of (a) non-Libyan nationals, and (b) persons involved in the uprising who wish to leave the country; and what provision will be made for Somalis, Eritreans, and Ethiopians who cannot return home due to persecution.

Answer: In current circumstances, it is not practical to establish humanitarian corridors for those wishing to leave Libya. However, the UK, through the Department for International Development has provided extensive logistic support for foreign workers leaving Libya, including paying for flights to secure the return home of 6,716 people from Tunisia to Egypt and Bangladesh. My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for International Development announced last week additional support to the International Organisation for Migration for a further 6,000 people.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 7898; 726 c333-4WA
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Libya
Tuesday, 26 April 2011
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Development aid Foreign nationals Refugees Repatriation Libya
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk