Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Friday, 20 January 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 January 2017. It was answered by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 January 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Libya: Terrorism

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when he last discussed with the Libyan Government of National Accord the matter of compensation for victims of IRA terrorism where Semtex and weapons were supplied by Libya; and what plans he has for further such discussions.

Answer: We have made clear to the Libyan authorities that resolution of legacy issues remains a priority for us. The Foreign Secretary, my Rt Hon Friend the Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Mr Johnson) and I raised the issue of compensation during our respective meetings with Prime Minister Serraj and Deputy Prime Minister Maiteq during the London Ministerial on 31 October 2016. We will continue to encourage the Libyan authorities to engage with UK victims, and their legal representatives, seeking redress, including those seeking compensation.

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