§ 21. Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with his American counterparts concerning the American Government's decision to withdraw from legal proceedings against Mr. Idris relating to the bombing of the El Shifa factory. [83520]
§ Mr. Tony LloydThe US decision to lift its block on Salah Idris' assets is a matter for the US authorities. Her Majesty's Government have not taken action against Mr. Idris, nor has it made any allegations against him. We have not therefore discussed the issue with the US Government.