Written question asked by Derek Wyatt (Labour) on Thursday, 21 October 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 October 1999. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 October 1999 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when he intends to appoint a commercial officer to the British Embassy in Tripoli; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Wyatt: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he intends to appoint a commercial officer to the British Embassy in Tripoli; and if he will make a statement. [95887] Mr. Hain: We have selected and appointed two UK based commercial officers to our Embassy in Tripoli. Following pre-posting preparation, the Head of Commercial Section should be in Tripoli in early December with his deputy following early next year. British Trade International now offer a trade promotion service, within the constraints of the present lack of specialist commercial staff in Tripoli. Full commercial support in Tripoli will be available when the commercial section is operational but staff in Tripoli will meanwhile continue to help where they can.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 95887; 336 c805W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Diplomatic service Libya Embassies British Trade International Trade promotion