Written question asked by Cyril Townsend (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 January 1997. It was answered by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 January 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: What steps he proposes to take to assist the issuing of visas in Libya.

Answer: Sir Cyril Townsend: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he proposes to take to assist the issuing of visas in Libya. [10521] Dr. Liam Fox: We have decided in principle to expand the visa service at the British interests section in Tripoli, to include additionally a limited number of applications from business visitors. However, certain practical difficulties, such as remodelling the office accommodation, will have to be resolved before this can take place.

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