Abdul Baset Al Megrahi

House of Lords written question – answered at on 3 November 2011.

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Photo of Lord Laird Lord Laird UUP

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will instruct the British Ambassador to Libya to visit Abdul Baset Al Megrahi in Tripoli and ascertain his state of health.

Photo of Lord Howell of Guildford Lord Howell of Guildford Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) (International Energy Policy)

The Scottish authorities are responsible for monitoring Mr Al Megrahi's health as a condition of his compassionate release licence. It is for the Scottish authorities to assess his state of health. As such, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office will not be instructing H.M. Ambassador in Libya to visit Abdul Baset al Megrahi.

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