§ 24. Mr. Waltersasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the British Government's policy regarding the Lebanon, in view of recent developments in the situation in the Middle East.
§ Mr. M. StewartAs I emphasised during the Foreign Affairs debate on 30th October last, we have had long and friendly relations with the Lebanon. We hope to retain these close relations.—[Vol. 790, c. 361–2.]
§ Mr. WaltersBearing in mind these traditions and the friendly relations between Britain and the Lebanon, and the consistent efforts of the Lebanese Government to maintain a peaceful attitude in the Middle East, would the Foreign Secretary affirm Britain's determination to see the territorial integrity of the Lebanon maintained, particularly in view of the many and recent Israeli threats?
§ Mr. StewartWe certainly see no reason why the territorial integrity of the Lebanon should be endangered.