Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 October 1996. It was answered by Nicholas Bonsor (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 October 1996 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: What invitation he had for the International Bar Association to be represented at their Conference in London on 9th September on Lockerbie; and why he declined.

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what invitation he had for the International Bar Association to be represented at its conference in London on 9 September on Lockerbie; and why he declined. [40707] Sir Nicholas Bonsor: My right hon. and learned Friend the Foreign Secretary was not invited. A number of officials were invited, but did not attend. The Government's position on the trial of those accused of the Lockerbie bombing is well known: the two accused must stand trial in Scotland or in the United States.

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