§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what negotiations have taken place with the United Kingdom's European partners following the Israeli invasion of Lebanon; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HurdThe Foreign Ministers of the Ten discussed the Middle East in Bonn on 9 June and issued a statement vigorously condemning the Israeli invasion and calling on Israel to withdraw from Lebanon in accordance with Security Council resolution 509. Follow-up action was considered at a meeting of political directors in Brussels on 14 June.
§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether, pursuant to his answer to the right hon. Member for Leeds, East (Mr. Healey) on 9 June, Official Report, c. 190, Her Majesty's Government are considering imposing sanctions on Israel following the unlawful incursion of Israel into Lebanon.
§ Mr. HurdThe Ten have agreed that signature of the Community's 2nd financial protocol with Israel should be delayed. The Presidency has also asked the Israeli Government for assurances on a number of points. We await the Israeli reply.
§ Mr. Marlowasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he has information as to which party was responsible for the breach of the ceasefire in the Lebanon on 13 June.