Proceeding contribution from Edward Leigh (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 7 February 2011. It occurred during Ministerial statement on EU Council and North Africa.
EU Council and North Africa
I know that the Prime Minister has to use diplomatic language, but we all know that the truth is that if al-Megrahi had come from a non-oil rich, non-strategic country, he would still be in prison. So imagine the pain today of the mothers and fathers, the sons and daughters, of those killed on this flight. Can the Prime Minister somehow, on behalf of the British people, say sorry, apologise and articulate the view that never again will we appease murderous dictators in the interests of realpolitik?
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- 2010-12
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- Bombings EU internal trade Innovation Economic situation Economic and monetary union EU economic policy Politics and government Prisoners' release Lockerbie European Council British Petroleum Egypt Libya EU energy policy al Megrahi, Abdelbasit Ali Mohmed Scottish Government
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