Written question asked by Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Verma (Conservative) on Monday, 27 June 2011.

Libya

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the Stabilisation Unit is aware of any planned European Union stabilisation or security sector reform missions in Libya; and, if so, whether they were consulted as to the demarcation of effort and if they would contribute or lend their support to any such mission.

Answer: The Government are co-ordinating closely with the European External Action Service and European Commission, as well as with other actors including the United Nations, as the situation in Libya develops. The Department for International Development and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office have been in discussion with the European Union about possible support for the Libyan people, including on security sector reform. They will continue to co-ordinate with the EU, both at headquarters and on the ground, to ensure a joined-up approach to stabilisation in Libya, and will draw on Stabilisation Unit resources as appropriate.

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