HC Deb 26 November 1996 vol 286 cc150-1W
Mr. Dalyell

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on his discussions with the US Government on Libyan sanctions, and cases of British nationals who have allegedly transgressed UN sanctions. [5834]

Sir Nicholas Bonsor

I have been asked to reply.

We regularly discuss UN sanctions against Libya with the US Government. Both Governments remain committed to the rigorous implementation of the sanctions until Libya has complied fully with UN Security Council resolutions 731 and 748.

Any contravention of the legislation implementing these sanctions in the UK is a matter for the competent prosecuting authorities.