Building a coalition against terror... and for profits

I should admit now that I only read through the Parliamentary record, Hansard, for work reasons. But every once in awhile I come across something which deserves to be plucked out from the usual Government non-answers.

And to think that bringing in Libya from the cold was just for their betterment. Silly me!

"Mr. Mike O'Brien: The positive developments in the bilaterial relationship have led to a significant increase in the level of interest from UK companies wishing to do business in Libya. We believe that opportunities exist for UK firms in a number of sectors, including oil and gas, airports, education and training, ports and logistics and tourism."