Written question asked by Laurence Robertson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 October 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 October 2017 (named day). It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Monday, 16 October 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Libya: Terrorism

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what plans he has to discuss with the Libyan Government compensation for people affected by Libyan-sponsored terrorism in the UK.

Answer: We continue to encourage the Libyan authorities to engage constructively with victims of Qadhafi-sponsored Irish Republican Army terrorism and their representatives. The Foreign Secretary raised this issue with Prime Minister Serraj and Foreign Minister Siala during both his visits to Tripoli in May and August of this year. I met with victims earlier this week to understand their concerns in more detail, and will continue to raise this issue with the Libyan authorities as a priority.

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