Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour) on Monday, 9 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 April 2001. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Monday, 23 April 2001 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 official reports he has received from UN observers about the Lockerbie trial at Camp Zeist; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what official reports he has received from UN observers about the Lockerbie trial at Camp Zeist; and if he will make a statement. [158132] Mr. Battle: There were no UN observers at the Lockerbie trial. There were several international observers, representing five organisations, nominated by the Secretary-General. We understand that one of these observers has written a report in a private capacity. The Registrar of the Lockerbie trial was sent a copy of the report and has made the report available to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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