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Written question asked by Lord Empey (Ulster Unionist Party) on Friday, 25 June 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 9 July 2021. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Friday, 9 July 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Libya: IRA

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made in seeking compensation from the government of Libya for the victims of Libyan-supplied semtex used by the IRA.

Answer

The UK continues to press the Libyan authorities to address the Libyan State's historic responsibility for the Qadhafi regime's support for the IRA, and has raised this issue at the highest levels.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1420
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Compensation Arms trade IRA Terrorism Victims Libya
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk