Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 March 1995. It was answered by Viscount Hailsham (Conservative) on Monday, 6 March 1995 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question

For what reason Her Majesty's Government supported the United States decision that the Montreal Convention, requiring attempts at conciliation and arbitration, should not be applied in relation to Pan Am 103 and Lockerbie; and what the preferred action was through the UN Security Council.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

256 c6W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Bombings Extradition Terrorism Treaties USA Lockerbie UN Security Council