§ 16. Mr. Waltersasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement redefining Her Majesty's Government's attitude on progress towards peace in the Middle East.
§ Mr. HurdWe support and encourage all efforts aimed at making progress towards a comprehensive peace. A just and lasting settlement should be based on Security Council resolution 242 with full provision for the rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to a land of their own.
§ 33. Mr. Weetchasked the Lord Privy Seal what is the Government's current policy towards the Middle East; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HurdThe Government's objective is a comprehensive peace settlement, negotiated on the basis of Security Council resolution 242 with full provision for the rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to a land of their own. We support all efforts aimed at this end.