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Proceeding contribution from Mike Weir (Scottish National Party) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 30 March 2011. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Libya (London Conference).


Libya (London Conference)

My colleagues and I fully support resolution 1973, but the reinterpretation of it in respect of arms to the rebels does suggest mission creep and is in danger of shattering the political consensus. It has been suggested in some quarters that the rebels have also asked for British troops to help with training. Can the Foreign Secretary give us a cast-iron assurance that there will be no British troops on the ground in Libya in any circumstances?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
526 c359 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Armed conflict Human rights International assistance Politics and government UN resolutions NATO Libya Military intervention Conferences
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk