To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead on 9 March (WA 49), whether the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has asked for copies of the monthly medical reports on Abdelbaset al-Megrahi sent to East Renfrewshire Council under the terms of his release; and...

To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead on 9 March (WA 49), whether the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has asked for copies of the monthly medical reports on Abdelbaset al-Megrahi sent to East Renfrewshire Council under the terms of his release; and...

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Chris Bryant) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. The General Affairs Council (GAC) and Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) were held on 22 March in Brussels. My right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary (David Miliband) represented the...

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Chris Bryant) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. The General Affairs Council (GAC) and Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) were held on 22 March in Brussels. My right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary (David Miliband) represented the...

The General Affairs Council and Foreign Affairs Council were held on 22 March in Brussels. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary represented the UK. The agenda items covered were as follows: Foreign Affairs Council The provisional report of the meeting can be found at: http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/113482.pdf Iran The agreed 'A'...

The General Affairs Council and Foreign Affairs Council were held on 22 March in Brussels. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary represented the UK. The agenda items covered were as follows: Foreign Affairs Council The provisional report of the meeting can be found at: http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/113482.pdf Iran The agreed 'A'...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State's contribution to the Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee on 9 March 2010 and paragraph 7.2 of the explanatory memorandum to the draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2010, what the administrative oversight...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State's contribution to the Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee on 9 March 2010 and paragraph 7.2 of the explanatory memorandum to the draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2010, what the administrative oversight...

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress his Department has made in its policy of supporting the provision of compensation by the Libyan government for victims of terrorism in Northern Ireland.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress his Department has made in its policy of supporting the provision of compensation by the Libyan government for victims of terrorism in Northern Ireland.

Draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2010. Considered by Delegated Legislation Committee. Agreed to on question.

Draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2010. Considered by Delegated Legislation Committee. Agreed to on question.

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether Her Majesty's ambassador to Libya has been requested by the Scottish Government to monitor the health and location of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether Her Majesty's ambassador to Libya has been requested by the Scottish Government to monitor the health and location of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Office (Meg Hillier) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement. The Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council was held on 25 and 26 February 2010 in Brussels. My noble friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Lord...

My honourable friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Office (Meg Hillier) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement. The Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council was held on 25 and 26 February 2010 in Brussels. My noble friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Lord...

The Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council was held on 25 and 26 February 2010 in Brussels. My noble Friend, the Under-Secretary of State for Justice, Lord Bach and I attended on behalf of the United Kingdom. The following issues were discussed at the Council. The interior day began with...

The Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council was held on 25 and 26 February 2010 in Brussels. My noble Friend, the Under-Secretary of State for Justice, Lord Bach and I attended on behalf of the United Kingdom. The following issues were discussed at the Council. The interior day began with...

I obviously did not make myself clear. I was not asking about the prima facie evidence of the alleged crime, or about general improvement of human rights in Libya. It was a narrower question. The legislation refers to a person; I do not know whether he is the accused, an...

I obviously did not make myself clear. I was not asking about the prima facie evidence of the alleged crime, or about general improvement of human rights in Libya. It was a narrower question. The legislation refers to a person; I do not know whether he is the accused, an...

My Lords, I, too, thank the Minister for his introduction of this order. The Explanatory Memorandum on the treaty, on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website, describes it as, ""one element in a package of judicial co-operation measures"," which will, ""enhance our ability to work in close co-operation with …...

My Lords, I, too, thank the Minister for his introduction of this order. The Explanatory Memorandum on the treaty, on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website, describes it as, ""one element in a package of judicial co-operation measures"," which will, ""enhance our ability to work in close co-operation with …...

I thank both noble Baronesses for their contributions. As ever, the noble Baroness, Lady Neville-Jones, was forensic in her questions. Answering them is always at least uncomfortable for a Minister. I will start with what is almost a disclaimer: if I do not do justice to the questions, I will...

I thank both noble Baronesses for their contributions. As ever, the noble Baroness, Lady Neville-Jones, was forensic in her questions. Answering them is always at least uncomfortable for a Minister. I will start with what is almost a disclaimer: if I do not do justice to the questions, I will...

My Lords, I thank the Minister for explaining the order. Does he agree that it is hardly acceptable that although the extradition treaty between the UK and Libya was signed on 17 November 2008 and ratified in April 2009, the Home Office was not informed until January of this year?...

My Lords, I thank the Minister for explaining the order. Does he agree that it is hardly acceptable that although the extradition treaty between the UK and Libya was signed on 17 November 2008 and ratified in April 2009, the Home Office was not informed until January of this year?...

The noble Baroness is absolutely right and I apologise to her. I did not understand the point and that must be down to my stupidity rather than her putting it unclearly. Baroness Hamwee: I did not suggest that.

The noble Baroness is absolutely right and I apologise to her. I did not understand the point and that must be down to my stupidity rather than her putting it unclearly. Baroness Hamwee: I did not suggest that.

That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2010. Relevant Document: 8th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2010. Relevant Document: 8th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

My honourable friend the Minister for Europe (Chris Bryant) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. The General Affairs Council (GAC) and Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) were held on 22 February in Brussels. My right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary (David Miliband) represented the UK. The agenda items covered were...

My honourable friend the Minister for Europe (Chris Bryant) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. The General Affairs Council (GAC) and Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) were held on 22 February in Brussels. My right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary (David Miliband) represented the UK. The agenda items covered were...

The General Affairs Council (GAC) and Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) were held on 22 February in Brussels. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary represented the UK. The agenda items covered were as follows: Foreign Affairs Council The full text of all conclusions adopted, including 'A' points, can be found...

The General Affairs Council (GAC) and Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) were held on 22 February in Brussels. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary represented the UK. The agenda items covered were as follows: Foreign Affairs Council The full text of all conclusions adopted, including 'A' points, can be found...

My Lords, the Extradition Act 2003 has played a vital role in ensuring that the UK’s extradition relations with countries around the world work efficiently and effectively. Today, in an effort to further improve international co-operation, we seek to add Libya to the schedule of territories designated as extradition partners...

My Lords, the Extradition Act 2003 has played a vital role in ensuring that the UK’s extradition relations with countries around the world work efficiently and effectively. Today, in an effort to further improve international co-operation, we seek to add Libya to the schedule of territories designated as extradition partners...

In truth, that is the case because the noble Baroness gave me notice of the question and I managed to misinterpret it in my own mind, and then in seeking expert opinion, I misled the experts. When looking at the ECHR and other issues, the important thing I have been...

In truth, that is the case because the noble Baroness gave me notice of the question and I managed to misinterpret it in my own mind, and then in seeking expert opinion, I misled the experts. When looking at the ECHR and other issues, the important thing I have been...

Draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2010. Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee held in the Moses Room.

Draft Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2010. Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee held in the Moses Room.