Ulster Unionist peer, Lord Empey, has expressed his anger at successive British Governments which have failed to obtain compensation for victims of Libyan supplied IRA weapons.
Lord Empey said:
“If ever there was any doubt about the loss of life and limb in the United Kingdom brought about by the supply of Libyan weapons to the IRA, tonight's BBC Spotlight programme dispelled any doubt whatsoever.
“The hitherto gutless response of successive British Governments to obtaining compensation from Libya has been exposed tonight for what it is - a clear dereliction of duty to the victims.
“I call upon the Prime Minister, who is fully aware of this, to promise to veto any release of frozen Libyan assets at the UN unless there is a properly negotiated deal with the current Libyan government.”