Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what the timescale is for re-opening the British Embassy in Libya.

We have a re-established a permanent presence in Tripoli, which means that our diplomats can make contact with a wide range of Libyans, including political actors at the highest levels. However, our Embassy remains temporarily closed and we do not yet provide consular or visa services in Libya. Timescales for the re-opening of the British Embassy will depend on the security situation in Tripoli. We are committed to working with the Libyan authorities to help provide greater security, stability and prosperity for the Libyan people.