§ 19. Mr. Madelasked the Lord Privy Seal what steps currently are being taken to try to bring about a cessation of hostilities between Iraq and Iran; and if he will make a statement.
§ 25. Mr. Mikardoasked the Lord Privy Seal what role the Government have played in trying to bring about a peaceful solution to the Iran-Iraq war.
§ Mr. HurdThe United Nations secretary-general's special representative, Mr. Olaf Palme, has visited Tehran and Baghdad to explore the prospects of bringing about an end to the fighting. The Islamic conference and the non-aligned movement are also planning high-level peace missions. We welcome these efforts. As my right hon. and noble Friend and his colleagues in the Nine made clear in their statement on 23 September, we are ready to support any international initiative likely to promote a political settlement of the dispute.