HC Deb 16 May 2002 vol 385 cc775-6W
Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence on what basis the decision was made to include Libya as one of the four main countries of concern to the UK in her Department's memorandum on the Ballistic Missile Threat; what activities of Libya are of concern to the UK; and if he will make a statement. [52266]

Mr. Hoon

Although we currently assess there is no significant ballistic missile threat to the United Kingdom from Libya, Libya continues to have an active programme for the development of long-range ballistic missiles. We believe that Libya is also pursuing programmes for the development of weapons of mass destruction.