§ Mr. Greville Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what requirements have been instituted by the Libyan Government regarding the use by British diplomats or their families of passports or other documents written in Arabic; and what restrictions have been introduced by the Libyan Government in respect of those not carrying such passports or documents in Arabic.
§ Lord BalnielThe Libyan Government introduced a requirement on 1st January that all foreigners should have Arabic as one of the languages in their passports, health documents and international driving licences. They have generally exempted businessmen and residents in Libya from the requirements. Diplomatists and their families have not been exempt but those already accredited have until recently been able to return to Libya from abroad.