Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Friday, 13 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 October 2023. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Monday, 23 October 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Libya: IRA

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he (a) has taken and (b) plans to take steps with the Government of Libya to compensate people affected by acts of terrorism perpetrated by the IRA using Libyan-supplied weapons.

Answer: The UK Government reiterates its sympathy for UK victims of Qaddafi-sponsored terrorism, and indeed all victims of the Troubles. The UK Government set out its position on Mr Shawcross's report on compensation for UK victims in a Written Ministerial Statement made on 23 March 2021. The responsibility for providing compensation specifically for the actions of the former Qaddafi regime lies with the Libyan State and the UK Government has repeatedly urged the Libyan authorities to engage with UK victims and their representatives, and to address their claims for compensation.

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