Written question asked by Teddy Taylor (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 December 1998. It was answered by Tony Lloyd (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 December 1998 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, What progress has been made in resolving the issue of the proposed trial in The Hague of the alleged Lockerbie suspects. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Sir Teddy Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made in resolving the issue of the proposed trial in The Hague of the alleged Lockerbie suspects. [61413] Mr. Tony Lloyd: We have provided comprehensive clarification on issues raised by Libya through the UN on the terms of the initiative. These answers demonstrate that we are acting in good faith. We are in close touch with the UN Secretary-General, who is mandated by the UN Security Council resolutions to seek Libyan compliance. We now look to Libya for a prompt and positive response.

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