§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs why he has not made claims 235W against the Libyan Government for compensation on behalf of the British women who were raped by soldiers.
§ Mr. LuardI understand that the two women concerned do not wish to press for further action against the Libyan Government.
§ Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will order a full-scale inquiry to be held in camera concerning the alleged raping of British nurses in Libya during the recent coup d'état; and what advice was given to the victims with regard to complaints of these actions.
§ Mr. LuardNo. The two women concerned have indicated that they are reluctant to pursue the matter, and that they wish to forget the incidents. The question of advice with regard to complaints has not, in these circumstances, arisen.