HC Deb 20 January 1969 vol 776 cc23-4W
68. Mr. Boston

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about the developments affecting British interests that have taken place in the Middle East in the dispute between Israel and the Arab States.

73. Sir B. Janner

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the present position in the Middle East.

71. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement about the situation in the Middle East.

Mr. Goronwy Roberts

We are seriously concerned about the situation in the Middle East, not least because the security of our interests in the region requires the achievement of a settlement and the establishment of peace.

My right hon. Friend is in touch with a number of Governments, including those of the United States, the Soviet Union and France, about ways in which Dr. Jarring might be helped to make progress in promoting agreement among the parties.