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Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour) on Friday, 18 February 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 February 2000. It was answered by Robin Cook (Labour) on Monday, 28 February 2000 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 first examined the alleged MI6 report indicating knowledge by the Secret Intelligence Service of plans to overthrow Colonel Gaddafi of Libya. - Inc ref to 344 c839W, 21 February 2000.
Answer

Mr. Llew Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he first examined the alleged MI6 report indicating knowledge by the Secret Intelligence Service of plans to overthrow Colonel Gaddafi of Libya. [111678] Mr. Robin Cook: I refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave the right hon. Member for Horsham (Mr. Maude) on 21 February 2000, Official Report, column 839W.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
111678; 345 c131-2W
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Intelligence services Libya Assassination Gaddafi, Muammar