Relatives of Lockerbie victims cautious of Libya’s compo pledge

RELATIVES of the victims of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing have given a cautious welcome to a statement by Libya that it is ready, in principle, to pay them compensation.

The announcement was made by Libyan Foreign Minister Abderrahmane Chalgam, after talks between his leader, Colonel Gaddafi, and visiting British Foreign Office Minister Mike O’Brien.

Jim Swire, a spokesman for the families of the Lockerbie victims, said the Libyan announcement should be regarded as a significant step forward.