Written question asked by Laurence Robertson (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 October 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 October 2022 (named day). It was answered by Gillian Keegan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 October 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Libya: IRA

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he or his predecessors last discussed the provision of compensation to UK-based victims of Libyan-sponsored IRA terrorism with his Libyan counterpart; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: The UK Government reiterates its sympathy for UK victims of Qadhafi-sponsored IRA terrorism and for all victims of the Troubles. The then Minister for the Middle East and North Africa set out the Government's position on compensation for UK victims of Qadhafi-sponsored IRA terrorism in a Written Ministerial Statement made on 23 March 2021. The responsibility for providing compensation specifically for the actions of the Qadhafi regime lies with the Libyan State. The Government has repeatedly urged the Libyan authorities, including at the highest levels of the Libyan government, to engage with UK victims and their representatives, and to address their claims for compensation.

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