Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 31 January 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 February 2017. It was answered by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 February 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Libya: Oil

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what information he holds on how the EU monitors the resumption of Libyan oil exports from the ports of Ras Lanuf, Zuwetina, Es Sidra and Brega; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: We are unaware of any EU mechanism that specifically monitors the resumption of Libyan oil exports. UN Security Council Resolutions 2259 and 2278 highlight the importance of the Libyan State financial institutions, including the National Oil Corporation, the Central Bank of Libya, and the Libyan Investment Authority, continuing to function for the benefit of all Libyans. The UK maintains regular contact with the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) on a range of issues, including the importance of resuming Libya's oil production to generate the vital revenue needed to enable the Government to provide essential services for the Libyan people, including electricity, healthcare, infrastructure, and other services. The most recent announcement by the National Oil Corporation Chairman in London on 24 January put national oil production at 715,000 barrels per day.

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