Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Jessica Lee (Conservative). It was answered on Tuesday, 25 October 2011 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Topical Questions

Question: Would my hon. Friend please provide the House with an update of the situation regarding the convicted Lockerbie bomber, al-Megrahi? The fact that this convicted terrorist remains a free man is not only a complete disgrace, but a cause of real concern for all the families affected around the world.

Answer: There are two or three legacy issues that need to be dealt with. There are also issues relating to the provision of Semtex to the IRA and, of course, the death of WPC Fletcher. All those will be considered. That is an important part of the new bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and Libya, but not all the issues are presently settled. The legal position of Mr Megrahi appears to have been settled by past actions, but the legacy issues will be examined anew by this Government and by the new Government of the national transitional council.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 534 c174
Session: 2010-12
Oral question type: Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Bombings Lockerbie al Megrahi, Abdelbasit Ali Mohmed Kashmir Self-determination of states
Link: View this Topical question on www.publications.parliament.uk