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Non-Departmental Publication (News and Communications)
Government Actuary's Department

Mar. 28 2024

Source Page: Climate scientists and actuaries show the sting in climate’s tail
Document: ‘Climate Scorpion – the sting is in the tail’ (PDF)

Found: events pose real threats to lives and livelihoods, as demonstrated recently in Greece (wildfires), Libya


Select Committee
Correspondence to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs relating to compensation for victims of Gaddafi-sponsored IRA attacks 14 December 2023

Correspondence Mar. 28 2024

Committee: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (Department: Northern Ireland Office)

Found: As you will know, d uring the 1980s and 1990s the Qaddafi regime in Libya supplied arms and ammunition


Written Question
Libya and Tunisia: Borders
Thursday 28th March 2024

Asked by: Fabian Hamilton (Labour - Leeds North East)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the closure of the Ras Jedir border crossing.

Answered by David Rutley - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The Ras Jedir border crossing was closed in both Libya and Tunisia because of recent security disturbances. The UK is monitoring the situation to ensure that we are able to respond appropriately. To foster long-term stability and address the drivers of conflict in Libya, the UK is working alongside our regional and international partners in support of the UN process.


Written Question
Khalifa Haftar
Thursday 28th March 2024

Asked by: Fabian Hamilton (Labour - Leeds North East)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what report he has received of HM Ambassador to Libya’s meeting with Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar.

Answered by David Rutley - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The British Ambassador to Libya met Khalifa Haftar on 18 March, the discussion focused on the need for engagement with the UN's political process. The UK is committed to supporting progress on the political process as an essential step to ensuring Libya's long-term stability, security and prosperity.


Select Committee
Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy, Think-Tank for Action on Social Change, and Heritage Foundation

Oral Evidence Mar. 26 2024

Inquiry: The UK’s engagement with the Middle East and North Africa
Inquiry Status: Closed
Committee: Foreign Affairs Committee (Department: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)

Found: Unfortunately, Libya has been divided.


Select Committee
Middle East Program, CSIS, RUSI, Jonathan Wilks, and The University of Exeter

Oral Evidence Mar. 26 2024

Inquiry: The UK’s engagement with the Middle East and North Africa
Inquiry Status: Closed
Committee: Foreign Affairs Committee (Department: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)

Found: Unfortunately, Libya has been divided.


Westminster Hall
People Granted Asylum: Government Support - Tue 26 Mar 2024
No Department present

Mentions:
1: Tim Farron (LD - Westmorland and Lonsdale) Your journey might have been through the lawlessness of Libya and over terrifying bodies of water. - Speech Link


Deposited Papers

Mar. 19 2024

Source Page: British Council 2022-23 Annual report and accounts. 141p.
Document: British.pdf (PDF)

Found: Almaty Nur-Sultan Kenya Nairobi Korea Seoul Kuwait Kuwait City Latvia Riga Lebanon Beirut Libya


Deposited Papers

Mar. 18 2024

Source Page: Letter dated 04/03/2024 from Lord Stewart of Dirleton to Lord Scriven regarding Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill committee stage debate (first day): progress towards operationalisation of the Migration and Economic Development Partnership, oversight arrangements, 'incompatibility' between Rwandan and UK laws, and Rwandan decision-making and provision of care for all relocated individuals. 4p.
Document: LordScriven.pdf (PDF)

Found: closely with the UNHCR and other NGOs on the Emergency Transit Mechanism, helping thousands more fleeing Libya


Commons Chamber
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill
Consideration of Lords amendments - Mon 18 Mar 2024
No Department present

Mentions:
1: Alison Thewliss (SNP - Glasgow Central) People have come from 10 countries, including Sudan and Cameroon, to Libya and to the transit camps in - Speech Link
2: Caroline Johnson (Con - Sleaford and North Hykeham) country that has welcomed people from Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and transit camps in Libya - Speech Link