§ Mr. Roebuckasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what contingency plans were in existence prior to last September to protect British subjects in Libya in the event of a coup or civil disturbance; and what alterations have been made to those plans in the light of the experience suffered last September.
§ Mr. LuardIn accordance with usual practice, our Embassy has maintained contingency plans for the protection of British subjects in Libya. These plans provide for the maintenance of records of British subjects, the passing of advice to them through a variety of channels, including the overseas service of the B.B.C., and eventually for their evacuation in case of need. These plans are under constant review.
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§ Mr. Roebuckasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will detail, without names, the injuries and other indignities inflicted on British subjects following the coup in Libya in September last.
§ Mr. LuardI would refer my hon. Friend to my reply to the hon. Member for West Ham, North (Mr. Arthur Lewis) on 8th December. In addition, British subjects of both sexes were mauled, insulted and shouted at.—[Vol. 793, c. 5.]