Written question asked by Emily Thornberry (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 December 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 December 2018. It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 December 2018 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Libya: Politics and Government

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential effect on (a) political stability and (b) the security situation in Libya of the cabinet appointments made by the Prime Minister of the Government of National Accord on 7 October 2018.

Answer: The UK remains deeply concerned by the security situation in Libya, and is actively engaged in efforts to support the UN-led political process. Constructive engagement by all stakeholders with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Salamé's Action Plan is essential to the facilitation of an inclusive political settlement. We continue to work with the Libyan Authorities, including recent appointees to the Cabinet of the Government of National Accord, to help support progress on the political track and the provision of greater security and stability for the Libyan people.

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