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Debate between Andrew Murrison and Luciana Berger(11 years, 12 months ago)
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Dr Murrison
I thank my hon. Friend for his question; I know that he takes a deep interest in these matters. It is important to emphasise that Libya’s security is our security, and this was a mandated operation. We will not seek to recover costs from Libya; that would not be the correct course of action. I look forward to Libya rejoining the international community of nations and to the UK and Libya proceeding on that basis.
Luciana Berger (Liverpool, Wavertree) (Lab/Co-op)
What assessment has the Minister made of the security of UK staff in our diplomatic buildings in Libya following the attack on the US embassy?
Dr Murrison
That is primarily a matter for the Foreign Office, but I will try to reassure the hon. Lady. When I was in Tripoli recently, I visited UK staff, both uniformed and civilian. We have a small presence of staff embedded in the interim Government to assist them. Our staff are, of course, protected according to the risk assessment on the ground.