Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Karen Lumley and Liam Fox

Monday 4th July 2011 Commons Chamber

[Dr Fox]

A great deal of planning, looking at a range of scenarios, is being undertaken by the National Security Council and across Whitehall Departments, and a range of important discussions are being held with our allies, not least at the large gathering of military leaders in London last week. We could well see the collapse of the Libyan regime over a short period, but it could take some considerable time yet. I am afraid that I think it is unlikely that the opposition forces will enter Tripoli in the near future.

[Karen Lumley (Redditch) (Con)]

3. What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in the middle east and north Africa; and if he will make a statement.