HC Deb 18 June 1996 vol 279 c375W
Sir Teddy Taylor

To ask the Prime Minister what changes have taken place in respect of Government policy relating to responsibility for the bombing of United States soldiers in 1986 in Berlin; what measures were taken to secure further information relating to Libyan involvement; and if he will make a statement. [32819]

The Prime Minister

None. The investigation of the 5 April 1986 bombing in Berlin is a matter for the German authorities.

Sir Teddy Taylor

To ask the Prime Minister if he will raise at the next meeting of the European Council the refusal of the United States Government to provide to the German prosecution authorities communication intercepts which the US authorities stated provide proof of the Libyan involvement in the Berlin Bombing in 1986; if he will raise the issue as being of community competence; and if he will make a statement. [32967]

The Prime Minister

No. This is a matter for the United States authorities.