§ 22. Mr. Lofthouseasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on the extent to which the recent discussions between his right hon. and noble Friend and the United States Secretary of State concerned the Arab-Israeli dispute.
§ Mr. HurdMr. Haig briefed my right hon. and noble Friend on 10 April about his recent visit to the Middle East. In a general exchange of views on the Arab-Israeli dispute, it was agreed that there was an urgent need for progress towards a comprehensive peace settlement and that United States and European efforts should continue to be complementary.