Libya (Hansard, 26 March 1990)

§ Mr. Janman
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will seek information from the German Democratic Republic Government on their future intentions relating to technical support for the Libyan military.

§ Mr. Waldegrave
Our policy remains clear. We have no military links with Libya.
We look forward to discussions with representatives of the new GDR Government when it is formed.

§ Mr. Janman
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has on the current situation in Libya; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Waldegrave
Our information on Libya has been limited since diplomatic relations were broken in 1984. I shall be glad to write to my hon. Friend if he has a particular matter in mind.

§ Mr. Janman
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking through the United Nations and the European Economic Community to encourage the German Democratic Republic Government to cease all technical support for the Libyan military.
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§ Mr. Waldegrave
Our policy remains clear. We have no military links with Libya. In 1986 the European Community agreed measures against Libya which included an arms embargo. This is still in force.
We look forward to discussions with representatives of the new GDR Government when it is formed.