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1105677

registered interest
date	27/03/2019
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Libya: Politics and Government
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what role the UK will play in the UN national reconciliation conference expected to take place in Ghadames in Libya on 14 to 16 April; and what are their objectives for that conference.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL14861
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2019 answer text <p>The UK strongly supports the efforts of UN Special Representative Ghassan Salamé and welcomes his recent announcement that a National Conference will take place in Ghadames in April. We continue to engage with the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on preparatory work for the National Conference, and support the objective of ensuring that the full Libyan political spectrum is represented. This is an opportunity to bring together a wide range of Libyan stakeholders to reach a consensus on key questions relating to Libya's political transition, including the constitutional basis for elections, the sequencing and model of elections, and the equitable distribution of resources.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 08/04/2019 14:54:02 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1092613

registered interest
date	21/03/2019
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Libya: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the current political and security situation in Libya, and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	235234
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/03/2019 answer text <p>​The UK remains concerned by the security situation in Libya and welcomes recent efforts by UN Special Representative Ghassan Salamé to de-escalate tensions in the South. All sides must show restraint in order to avoid mis-calculations that could lead to further conflict. We are clear that the only way of achieving stability in Libya is through an inclusive political settlement. The UK strongly supports the efforts of UN Special Representative Ghassan Salamé and welcomes his recent announcement that a National Conference will take place in Ghadames in April. This is an opportunity to bring together a wide range of Libyan stakeholders to reach a consensus on key questions relating to Libya's political transition, including the best route towards elections.</p> answering member constituency Cities of London and Westminster answering member printed Mark Field question first answered 26/03/2019 16:47:35 answering member 1405 label Biography information for Mark Field
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1038353

registered interest
date	09/01/2019
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Libya: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what information his Department holds on the (a) timing, (b) UK representation and (c) UK objectives for the UN-led national conference on Libya.
tabling member constituency	Southampton, Itchen
tabling member printed	Royston Smith
uin	206846
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2019 answer text <p>​We fully support the next steps in the UN Action Plan for Libya, as set out by the Special Representative of the Secretary General, including plans to convene a wide range of Libyan stakeholders at a National Conference in early 2019. We continue to engage with UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on preparatory work for the National Conference and support the objective of ensuring that a broad spectrum of Libyan society is represented. It is not yet clear whether international participation will be appropriate.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 17/01/2019 14:16:39 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4478 label Biography information for Royston Smith

1020340

registered interest
date	05/12/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Libya: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with representatives of Libya’s Government of National Accord on the storming of the office of that country's Prime Minister by militias on 2 December 2018 as a result of a dispute over payments to militias.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	199350
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2018 answer text <p>​The UK remains deeply concerned by the security situation in Libya, and condemns any threats or use of force which endanger civilians, threaten stability or undermine the UN-led political process. Recent violence, including extrajudicial killings, has further highlighted the need for more credible and sustainable security arrangements. We welcome the UN efforts to broker a ceasefire, and the recent security reforms, including the formation of the Tripoli Security Arrangements Committee. We continue to engage with the Libyan authorities and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to support the implementation of the Tripoli Security Plan. It is important that these efforts are extended across the country in order to re-establish sustainable and nationwide security arrangements.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt grouped question UIN 199351 199353 199356 199357 question first answered 12/12/2018 16:05:01 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1020342

registered interest
date	05/12/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Libya: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential effect on (a) political stability and (b) the security situation in Libya of the cabinet appointments made by the Prime Minister of the Government of National Accord on 7 October 2018.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	199352
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2018 answer text <p>​The UK remains deeply concerned by the security situation in Libya, and is actively engaged in efforts to support the UN-led political process. Constructive engagement by all stakeholders with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Salamé's Action Plan is essential to the facilitation of an inclusive political settlement. We continue to work with the Libyan Authorities, including recent appointees to the Cabinet of the Government of National Accord, to help support progress on the political track and the provision of greater security and stability for the Libyan people.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 12/12/2018 16:09:55 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1020349

registered interest
date	05/12/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Libya: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the compliance by the Special Deterrence Forces militia with the order to disband, made by the Presidential Council of Libya in May 2018.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	199357
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2018 answer text <p>​The UK remains deeply concerned by the security situation in Libya, and condemns any threats or use of force which endanger civilians, threaten stability or undermine the UN-led political process. Recent violence, including extrajudicial killings, has further highlighted the need for more credible and sustainable security arrangements. We welcome the UN efforts to broker a ceasefire, and the recent security reforms, including the formation of the Tripoli Security Arrangements Committee. We continue to engage with the Libyan authorities and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to support the implementation of the Tripoli Security Plan. It is important that these efforts are extended across the country in order to re-establish sustainable and nationwide security arrangements.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt grouped question UIN 199350 199351 199353 199356 question first answered 12/12/2018 16:05:01 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1020350

registered interest
date	05/12/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Libya: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of progress on implementing the restructuring of the Libyan Presidential Council, since the adoption of the amendments to the Constitutional Declaration of 2011 by that country's House of Representatives on 26 November 2018.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	199358
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2018 answer text <p>​The UK is actively engaged in efforts to support the UN-led political process in Libya, the objective of which is to facilitate agreement with Libyans on a more inclusive political settlement, which would be the best way of stabilising the country. Constructive engagement by all stakeholders with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Salamé's Action Plan, including the National Conference, is essential to its success. The sequencing of a constitutional referendum should be decided by the Libyan people. The High National Electoral Commission has said that it will only begin the preparatory process for a referendum once the appropriate political, legal and security conditions have been met. We understand that discussions between the House of Representatives and High State Council on the restructuring of the Presidency Council are ongoing.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt grouped question UIN 199359 question first answered 12/12/2018 16:14:44 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1020351

registered interest
date	05/12/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Libya: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential effect on the timing of a national referendum in Libya on the draft permanent constitution of that country of the amendments to the Libyan Constitutional Declaration of 2011, adopted by the Libyan House of Representatives on 26 November 2018.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	199359
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2018 answer text <p>​The UK is actively engaged in efforts to support the UN-led political process in Libya, the objective of which is to facilitate agreement with Libyans on a more inclusive political settlement, which would be the best way of stabilising the country. Constructive engagement by all stakeholders with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Salamé's Action Plan, including the National Conference, is essential to its success. The sequencing of a constitutional referendum should be decided by the Libyan people. The High National Electoral Commission has said that it will only begin the preparatory process for a referendum once the appropriate political, legal and security conditions have been met. We understand that discussions between the House of Representatives and High State Council on the restructuring of the Presidency Council are ongoing.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt grouped question UIN 199358 question first answered 12/12/2018 16:14:44 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1020352

registered interest
date	05/12/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Libya: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the Action Plan set out by the UN Special Envoy to Libya in September 2017, what recent assessment he has made of the progress made by Libya on preparations for a National Conference in that country.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	199360
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/12/2018 answer text <p>We fully support the next steps in the inclusive political process set out by the Special Representative of the Secretary General in his briefing to the UN Security Council on 8 November and endorsed at the Palermo Conference on 12-13 November, including plans to convene a wide range of Libyan stakeholders at a National Conference in early 2019. The Special Representative has said the National Conference will aim to secure agreement on key issues relating to Libya's political transition, including the constitutional basis for elections, the sequencing and model of elections, and the equitable distribution of resources. We continue to engage with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on preparatory work for the National Conference; involving delegates who represent a broad spectrum of Libyan society will be a key factor in its success.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt grouped question UIN 199361 question first answered 13/12/2018 16:36:19 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1020353

registered interest
date	05/12/2018
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Libya: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what information his Department holds on the (a) proposed terms of reference of and (b) the delegates to be invited to the National Conference in Libya proposed in the Action Plan set out by the UN Special Envoy to Libya in September 2017.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	199361
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/12/2018 answer text <p>We fully support the next steps in the inclusive political process set out by the Special Representative of the Secretary General in his briefing to the UN Security Council on 8 November and endorsed at the Palermo Conference on 12-13 November, including plans to convene a wide range of Libyan stakeholders at a National Conference in early 2019. The Special Representative has said the National Conference will aim to secure agreement on key issues relating to Libya's political transition, including the constitutional basis for elections, the sequencing and model of elections, and the equitable distribution of resources. We continue to engage with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on preparatory work for the National Conference; involving delegates who represent a broad spectrum of Libyan society will be a key factor in its success.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt grouped question UIN 199360 question first answered 13/12/2018 16:36:19 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry