§ Mr. Marlowasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what request he has had from President Gemayel with regard to dispatching a British contingent to join the multinational force in the Lebanon; and what reply he intends to make.
§ Mr. RifkindHer Majesty's Government have received a formal request from the Lebanese Government for a British contribution to the multinational force. The request is being considered carefully. No decision has yet been taken.