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To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will release the letter from the chief executive of the Scottish Prison Service mentioned on page 48 of the Cabinet Secretary's review of papers relating to the release of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, regarding the medical tests that revealed al-Megrahi had terminal cancer; what was...
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will release the letter from the chief executive of the Scottish Prison Service mentioned on page 48 of the Cabinet Secretary's review of papers relating to the release of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, regarding the medical tests that revealed al-Megrahi had terminal cancer; what was...
Asked by
Lord Laird
(Ulster Unionist Party)
Answered by
Lord Howell of Guildford
(Conservative)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
13 March 2012
I refer the noble Lord to the Answers given to him on 1 March (Official Report, col. WA 287) and 1 April 2011 (Official Report, col. WA 309), which refer to the reasons why some information referred to in the Cabinet Secretary's report is not being released.
The decision to release Mr Megrahi on compassionate grounds was made by the Scottish Government on the basis of the medical information available to them at the time. I share the observation made by the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right honourable friend the Member for Richmond (Yorks) (Mr Hague), that the medical advice has not been borne out in practice.
Subjects
Disclosure of information; Bombings; Prisoners' release; Lockerbie; Prostate cancer; Libya; Scottish Prison Service; al Megrahi, Abdelbasit Ali Mohmed
Date
13 March 2012
Reference
16004; 736 c37-8WA
House
House of Lords
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will ask the Libyan Government to publish all documents, letters, records of meetings and other material relating to the Lockerbie bombing.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will ask the Libyan Government to publish all documents, letters, records of meetings and other material relating to the Lockerbie bombing.
Asked by
Denis MacShane
(Independent (affiliation))
Answered by
Alistair Burt
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
1 March 2012
For answer on
5 March 2012
Answered on
12 March 2012
The Government will continue to urge the Libyan Transitional Government to co-operate with the Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary's open investigation into the Lockerbie bombing, including allowing access to information and individuals relevant to their investigation.
Subjects
Bombings; Lockerbie; Libya
Date
12 March 2012
Reference
98286; 542 c62W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking to ensure that the Lord Advocate's letter to the Libyan government on Lockerbie is acted upon.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking to ensure that the Lord Advocate's letter to the Libyan government on Lockerbie is acted upon.
Asked by
Denis MacShane
(Independent (affiliation))
Answered by
Alistair Burt
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
1 March 2012
For answer on
5 March 2012
Answered on
12 March 2012
Our ambassador in Libya has encouraged the Libyan authorities to respond to the Lord Advocate's letter requesting Libyan co-operation with the Lockerbie investigation under the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty between the UK and Libya when he handed the letter over to Libyan Foreign Minister on 21 February. The Government will continue to press the Libyan Transitional Government for a positive and timely response.
Subjects
Bombings; Lockerbie; Libya
Date
12 March 2012
Reference
98285; 542 c62W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent discussions he has had with the Government of Libya on the status of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent discussions he has had with the Government of Libya on the status of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.
Asked by
Andrew Rosindell
(Conservative)
Answered by
David Mundell
(Conservative)
Answering body
Scotland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
29 November 2011
For answer on
1 December 2011
Answered on
6 December 2011
The Scotland Office has had no such discussions with the Government of Libya.
Subjects
Bombings; Lockerbie
Date
6 December 2011
Reference
84668; 537 c181W
House
House of Commons
On 23 November (Official Report, col. 1051) I said that part of the Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary would embrace the question of Abdul Baset Al Megrahi’s condition and that we were awaiting the precise details of his health from the Libyan Government. I would like to clarify that the Government...
On 23 November (Official Report, col. 1051) I said that part of the Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary would embrace the question of Abdul Baset Al Megrahi’s condition and that we were awaiting the precise details of his health from the Libyan Government. I would like to clarify that the Government...
Member
Lord Howell of Guildford
(Conservative)
Department
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written statements
Subjects
Criminal investigation; Bombings; Health; Monitoring; Prisoners' release; Lockerbie; Libya; al Megrahi, Abdelbasit Ali Mohmed; Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary
Date
5 December 2011
Reference
733 c37WS
House
House of Lords
My noble Friend the Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the right hon. Lord Howell of Guildford, has made the following written ministerial statement:"On 23 November, Official Report, House of Lords, column 1051, I said that part of the Dumfries and Galloway constabulary would embrace the question of Abdelbaset...
My noble Friend the Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the right hon. Lord Howell of Guildford, has made the following written ministerial statement:"On 23 November, Official Report, House of Lords, column 1051, I said that part of the Dumfries and Galloway constabulary would embrace the question of Abdelbaset...
Member
Alistair Burt
(Conservative)
Department
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written statements
Subjects
Criminal investigation; Bombings; Health; Monitoring; Prisoners' release; Lockerbie; Libya; al Megrahi, Abdelbasit Ali Mohmed; Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary
Date
5 December 2011
Reference
537 c6WS
House
House of Commons
Of course, there has been the report of Sir Gus O’Donnell. It has been placed in the Library and it was fully discussed when it was produced some weeks ago. Further light needs to be shed on this and I am confident that, with the full assistance of the new Libyan Government, we will get the papers and the evidence to show exactly what was said and by whom.
Of course, there has been the report of Sir Gus O’Donnell. It has been placed in the Library and it was fully discussed when it was produced some weeks ago. Further light needs to be shed on this and I am confident that, with the full assistance of the new Libyan Government, we will get the papers and the evidence to show exactly what was said and by whom.
Answered by
Lord Howell of Guildford
(Conservative)
Asked by
Lord Steel of Aikwood
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, would my noble friend agree that it would also shed light on this matter if the report of the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission were published in full, so far as is possible?
Subjects
Bombings; Lockerbie; Libya
Date
23 November 2011
Reference
732 c1050
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
I am not sure that I can comment on my noble friend’s second point, but it is certainly correct that the Lord Advocate has put in a formal request, and indeed has made that absolutely clear to my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary. We are collaborating closely on this.
I am not sure that I can comment on my noble friend’s second point, but it is certainly correct that the Lord Advocate has put in a formal request, and indeed has made that absolutely clear to my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary. We are collaborating closely on this.
Answered by
Lord Howell of Guildford
(Conservative)
Asked by
Lord Selkirk of Douglas
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Does the Minister accept that the Lord Advocate has put in a formal request to the National Transitional Council and that a statement has been issued by the Crown Office to the effect that the trial court of Mr Al Megrahi accepted that he did not act alone?
Subjects
Bombings; Lockerbie; Libya
Date
23 November 2011
Reference
732 c1051
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
We have passed a request from the devolved Administration to the Libyan chargé d’affaires in London asking that the supervision arrangements of Al Megrahi’s licence are observed. Part of the investigation by the Dumfries and Galloway police will also embrace the question of his condition, but we are awaiting the precise details of his health from the Libyan Government now.
We have passed a request from the devolved Administration to the Libyan chargé d’affaires in London asking that the supervision arrangements of Al Megrahi’s licence are observed. Part of the investigation by the Dumfries and Galloway police will also embrace the question of his condition, but we are awaiting the precise details of his health from the Libyan Government now.
Answered by
Lord Howell of Guildford
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Bombings; Lockerbie; Libya
Date
23 November 2011
Reference
732 c1050-1
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
At present we are looking at all possible options with the Libyan Government to get a resolution on the legacy issues, including this one, which is certainly a very high priority. It is very early days for the new Libyan Government as they have only just been appointed, but we want to see a broad proposal for embracing questions of compensation, reconciliation and, indeed, investment in Northern Ireland. We are trying to develop a broad approach with, and led by, the Libyan Government.
At present we are looking at all possible options with the Libyan Government to get a resolution on the legacy issues, including this one, which is certainly a very high priority. It is very early days for the new Libyan Government as they have only just been appointed, but we want to see a broad proposal for embracing questions of compensation, reconciliation and, indeed, investment in Northern Ireland. We are trying to develop a broad approach with, and led by, the Libyan Government.
Answered by
Lord Howell of Guildford
(Conservative)
Asked by
Lord Empey
(Ulster Unionist Party)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, can the Minister tell us that in addition to pursuing the issue of Lockerbie, the Government will rigorously and vigorously pursue the issue of compensation for all UK victims who were damaged by weapons supplied to the IRA by the Gaddafi regime and that the Government themselves will lead those negotiations rather than leaving them to third parties?
Subjects
Bombings; Lockerbie; Libya
Date
23 November 2011
Reference
732 c1050
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, the Government will continue to support the Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary’s investigation into the Lockerbie bombing. We will approach Libya’s newly formed transitional Government about getting the Dumfries and Galloway police back to Libya at the earliest opportunity to take forward their investigations. The National Transitional Council chairman, Abdul Jalil, has assured my right honourable friend the Prime Minister that the new Libyan authorities will co-operate with the UK on this and other ongoing investigations.
My Lords, the Government will continue to support the Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary’s investigation into the Lockerbie bombing. We will approach Libya’s newly formed transitional Government about getting the Dumfries and Galloway police back to Libya at the earliest opportunity to take forward their investigations. The National Transitional Council chairman, Abdul Jalil, has assured my right honourable friend the Prime Minister that the new Libyan authorities will co-operate with the UK on this and other ongoing investigations.
Answered by
Lord Howell of Guildford
(Conservative)
Asked by
Lord Selkirk of Douglas
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will continue to make representations to the National Transitional Council of Libya to make available any evidence in their possession concerning the attack on Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie in 1988 to the Lord Advocate and the Scottish police to assist their investigation.
Subjects
Bombings; Lockerbie; Libya
Date
23 November 2011
Reference
732 c1049
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, can the Minister tell us that in addition to pursuing the issue of Lockerbie, the Government will rigorously and vigorously pursue the issue of compensation for all UK victims who were damaged by weapons supplied to the IRA by the Gaddafi regime and that the Government themselves will lead those negotiations rather than leaving them to third parties?
My Lords, can the Minister tell us that in addition to pursuing the issue of Lockerbie, the Government will rigorously and vigorously pursue the issue of compensation for all UK victims who were damaged by weapons supplied to the IRA by the Gaddafi regime and that the Government themselves will lead those negotiations rather than leaving them to third parties?
Asked by
Lord Empey
(Ulster Unionist Party)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
23 November 2011
At present we are looking at all possible options with the Libyan Government to get a resolution on the legacy issues, including this one, which is certainly a very high priority. It is very early days for the new Libyan Government as they have only just been appointed, but we want to see a broad proposal for embracing questions of compensation, reconciliation and, indeed, investment in Northern Ireland. We are trying to develop a broad approach with, and led by, the Libyan Government.
Subjects
Bombings; Lockerbie; Libya
Date
23 November 2011
Reference
732 c1050
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Does the Minister accept that the Lord Advocate has put in a formal request to the National Transitional Council and that a statement has been issued by the Crown Office to the effect that the trial court of Mr Al Megrahi accepted that he did not act alone?
Does the Minister accept that the Lord Advocate has put in a formal request to the National Transitional Council and that a statement has been issued by the Crown Office to the effect that the trial court of Mr Al Megrahi accepted that he did not act alone?
Asked by
Lord Selkirk of Douglas
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
23 November 2011
I am not sure that I can comment on my noble friend’s second point, but it is certainly correct that the Lord Advocate has put in a formal request, and indeed has made that absolutely clear to my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary. We are collaborating closely on this.
Subjects
Bombings; Lockerbie; Libya
Date
23 November 2011
Reference
732 c1051
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, can the noble Lord inform us about the state of health of Mr Al Megrahi, who was released by the Scottish authorities on the grounds that he had only six months to live?
My Lords, can the noble Lord inform us about the state of health of Mr Al Megrahi, who was released by the Scottish authorities on the grounds that he had only six months to live?
Asked by
Lord Stoddart of Swindon
(Independent Labour)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
23 November 2011
We have passed a request from the devolved Administration to the Libyan chargé d’affaires in London asking that the supervision arrangements of Al Megrahi’s licence are observed. Part of the investigation by the Dumfries and Galloway police will also embrace the question of his condition, but we are awaiting the precise details of his health from the Libyan Government now.
Notes
Answer corrected on 5 December 2011 at 733 c37WS.
Subjects
Bombings; Lockerbie; Libya
Date
23 November 2011
Reference
732 c1050-1
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, does the Minister agree that it is utterly natural and inevitable that parliaments the world over should seek to have as much light as possible cast upon the perpetrators of the Lockerbie bombing? However, technically speaking, a request should be made formally by the Scottish Parliament themselves—bearing in mind, of course, the transfer of jurisdiction in relation to that. As for this Parliament, could the same principle not also apply to casting light upon those who were responsible for the murder of WPC Yvonne Fletcher?
My Lords, does the Minister agree that it is utterly natural and inevitable that parliaments the world over should seek to have as much light as possible cast upon the perpetrators of the Lockerbie bombing? However, technically speaking, a request should be made formally by the Scottish Parliament themselves—bearing in mind, of course, the transfer of jurisdiction in relation to that. As for this Parliament, could the same principle not also apply to casting light upon those who were responsible for the murder of WPC Yvonne Fletcher?
Asked by
Lord Elystan-Morgan
(Crossbench)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
23 November 2011
On the second point about WPC Yvonne Fletcher, that is most certainly so. We are in touch with the Metropolitan Police about reopening their investigations into the perpetrators of that hideous crime. On the former question, the decision was made by the devolved Scottish Government and it is a matter for them to pursue. We have indicated that the Government in London will give full assistance to the devolved Government in pursuing their inquiries.
Subjects
Bombings; Lockerbie; Libya
Date
23 November 2011
Reference
732 c1050
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, would my noble friend agree that it would also shed light on this matter if the report of the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission were published in full, so far as is possible?
My Lords, would my noble friend agree that it would also shed light on this matter if the report of the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission were published in full, so far as is possible?
Asked by
Lord Steel of Aikwood
(Liberal Democrat)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
23 November 2011
Of course, there has been the report of Sir Gus O’Donnell. It has been placed in the Library and it was fully discussed when it was produced some weeks ago. Further light needs to be shed on this and I am confident that, with the full assistance of the new Libyan Government, we will get the papers and the evidence to show exactly what was said and by whom.
Subjects
Bombings; Lockerbie; Libya
Date
23 November 2011
Reference
732 c1050
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Yes, it is desirable and yes, indeed, it was the most monstrous crime. We are seeking confirmation from the Libyan Government regarding the reported detention of Abdullah al-Senussi. We have been clear that no effort should be spared in bringing him to justice. Al-Senussi’s arrest, if confirmed, would offer an opportunity to uncover the truth behind some of the former regime’s dreadful crimes. As I just said, the Government will continue to support the Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary’s investigation into the bombing. We would want any new evidence to be made available to it and indeed to the Lord Advocate. I am confident that the new Libyan Government will act in accordance with Chairman Jalil’s commitment to co-operate with the UK on this and other investigations, and bring closure to the concerns and misery of the families of the victims.
Yes, it is desirable and yes, indeed, it was the most monstrous crime. We are seeking confirmation from the Libyan Government regarding the reported detention of Abdullah al-Senussi. We have been clear that no effort should be spared in bringing him to justice. Al-Senussi’s arrest, if confirmed, would offer an opportunity to uncover the truth behind some of the former regime’s dreadful crimes. As I just said, the Government will continue to support the Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary’s investigation into the bombing. We would want any new evidence to be made available to it and indeed to the Lord Advocate. I am confident that the new Libyan Government will act in accordance with Chairman Jalil’s commitment to co-operate with the UK on this and other investigations, and bring closure to the concerns and misery of the families of the victims.
Answered by
Lord Howell of Guildford
(Conservative)
Asked by
Lord Selkirk of Douglas
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
While I welcome the Minister’s statement, does he believe that the recent capture of Colonel Gaddafi’s intelligence chief, Abdullah al-Senussi, and of the intelligence archives in Tripoli, may finally provide the vital information that would assist the Lord Advocate with his ongoing inquiries? I ask this question as one of the two former Ministers who were at the crime scene within a few hours and who met some of the relatives shortly afterwards. In order to bring closure to the families of 270 victims, is it not highly desirable that they should learn from any new evidence exactly what happened 23 years ago, and precisely what the background was to this monstrous crime?
Subjects
Bombings; Lockerbie; Libya
Date
23 November 2011
Reference
732 c1049-50
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
On the second point about WPC Yvonne Fletcher, that is most certainly so. We are in touch with the Metropolitan Police about reopening their investigations into the perpetrators of that hideous crime. On the former question, the decision was made by the devolved Scottish Government and it is a matter for them to pursue. We have indicated that the Government in London will give full assistance to the devolved Government in pursuing their inquiries.
On the second point about WPC Yvonne Fletcher, that is most certainly so. We are in touch with the Metropolitan Police about reopening their investigations into the perpetrators of that hideous crime. On the former question, the decision was made by the devolved Scottish Government and it is a matter for them to pursue. We have indicated that the Government in London will give full assistance to the devolved Government in pursuing their inquiries.
Answered by
Lord Howell of Guildford
(Conservative)
Asked by
Lord Elystan-Morgan
(Crossbench)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, does the Minister agree that it is utterly natural and inevitable that parliaments the world over should seek to have as much light as possible cast upon the perpetrators of the Lockerbie bombing? However, technically speaking, a request should be made formally by the Scottish Parliament themselves—bearing in mind, of course, the transfer of jurisdiction in relation to that. As for this Parliament, could the same principle not also apply to casting light upon those who were responsible for the murder of WPC Yvonne Fletcher?
Subjects
Bombings; Lockerbie; Libya
Date
23 November 2011
Reference
732 c1050
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
While I welcome the Minister’s statement, does he believe that the recent capture of Colonel Gaddafi’s intelligence chief, Abdullah al-Senussi, and of the intelligence archives in Tripoli, may finally provide the vital information that would assist the Lord Advocate with his ongoing inquiries? I ask this question as one of the two former Ministers who were at the crime scene within a few hours and who met some of the relatives shortly afterwards. In order to bring closure to the families of 270 victims, is it not highly desirable that they should learn from any new evidence exactly what happened 23 years ago, and precisely what the background was to this monstrous crime?
While I welcome the Minister’s statement, does he believe that the recent capture of Colonel Gaddafi’s intelligence chief, Abdullah al-Senussi, and of the intelligence archives in Tripoli, may finally provide the vital information that would assist the Lord Advocate with his ongoing inquiries? I ask this question as one of the two former Ministers who were at the crime scene within a few hours and who met some of the relatives shortly afterwards. In order to bring closure to the families of 270 victims, is it not highly desirable that they should learn from any new evidence exactly what happened 23 years ago, and precisely what the background was to this monstrous crime?
Asked by
Lord Selkirk of Douglas
(Conservative)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
23 November 2011
Yes, it is desirable and yes, indeed, it was the most monstrous crime. We are seeking confirmation from the Libyan Government regarding the reported detention of Abdullah al-Senussi. We have been clear that no effort should be spared in bringing him to justice. Al-Senussi’s arrest, if confirmed, would offer an opportunity to uncover the truth behind some of the former regime’s dreadful crimes. As I just said, the Government will continue to support the Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary’s investigation into the bombing. We would want any new evidence to be made available to it and indeed to the Lord Advocate. I am confident that the new Libyan Government will act in accordance with Chairman Jalil’s commitment to co-operate with the UK on this and other investigations, and bring closure to the concerns and misery of the families of the victims.
Subjects
Bombings; Lockerbie; Libya
Date
23 November 2011
Reference
732 c1049-50
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will continue to make representations to the National Transitional Council of Libya to make available any evidence in their possession concerning the attack on Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie in 1988 to the Lord Advocate and the Scottish police to assist their investigation.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will continue to make representations to the National Transitional Council of Libya to make available any evidence in their possession concerning the attack on Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie in 1988 to the Lord Advocate and the Scottish police to assist their investigation.
Asked by
Lord Selkirk of Douglas
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Howell of Guildford
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
23 November 2011
Answered on
23 November 2011
My Lords, the Government will continue to support the Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary’s investigation into the Lockerbie bombing. We will approach Libya’s newly formed transitional Government about getting the Dumfries and Galloway police back to Libya at the earliest opportunity to take forward their investigations. The National Transitional Council chairman, Abdul Jalil, has assured my right honourable friend the Prime Minister that the new Libyan authorities will co-operate with the UK on this and other ongoing investigations.
Subjects
Bombings; Lockerbie; Libya
Date
23 November 2011
Reference
732 c1049
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords