Written question asked by Virendra Sharma (Labour) on Monday, 23 March 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 March 2020. It was answered by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 March 2020 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Libya: Arms Trade

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the transport of aviation fuel into Libya by Gulf Petroleum to forces allied to Khalifa Hiftar, what plans the Government has to (a) take legal action and (b) impose sanctions against companies found in violation of the arms embargo in Libya.

Answer: The UK is aware of allegations that aviation fuel was illicitly imported into Libya. The UK takes very seriously any reports of breaches of the UN Arms Embargo, which include imports of products such as aviation fuel destined for military use. These will be considered by the UN Sanctions Committee, which can decide to designate individuals or entities who undermine Libya's peace and security. The UK takes action against all individuals and entities so designated.

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