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Two evidence sessions on Libya on 9 February
4 February 2016

 

On Tuesday 9 February, the Foreign Affairs Committee is holding two evidence sessions on Libya: Examination of intervention and collapse and the UK’s future policy options.

Likely topics for discussion include:—

  • The formation of the proposed Government of National Unity;
  • Possible responses to ISIL.
  • Security, economic and humanitarian challenges.

 

Witnesses: 9 February 2016

10.30am, Grimond Room, Portcullis House

  • Chris Stephen, Libya Correspondent, The Guardian
  • Patrick Porter, Professor of Strategic Studies, University of Exeter
  • Malcolm Chalmers, Deputy Director-General, Royal United Services Institute

 

3pm, Thatcher Room, Portcullis House

  • Jonathan Powell, UK Special Envoy to Libya

 

3.45pm, Thatcher Room, Portcullis House

  • Tobias Ellwood MP, Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office
  • Peter Millett, HM Ambassador, Libya

 

Proceedings will be webcast live on the Parliamentary website at www.parliamentlive.tv. Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting are advised to allow approximately 20 minutes in order to pass through security.

Inquiry-related questions:

Please contact Nick Beech, Second Clerk, Foreign Affairs Committee at [email protected]

Media enquiries:

Members of the press with enquiries should contact Estelle Currie, Select Committee Media Officer, on 020 7219 8211 or 07834 171965, or by e-mail to curriee@parliament.uk

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