Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the cost of intervention in Libya since 2011.

Since 2011 we have supported post intervention stabilisation and reconstruction planning in Libya, aiming to promote political participation, strengthen security, justice and defence, and expand the economy. During this period, the UK has spent over £48m through the Conflict Pool, over £11m from the Arab Partnership, and nearly £3m on stabilisation through the new Conflict, Stability and Security Fund. Libya still faces challenges and we continue to help the people of Libya achieve the stability and security they need.