HC Deb 14 April 1983 vol 40 cc437-8W
Mr. Crouch

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will extend the deployment of the British contingent with the multinational force in Lebanon beyond May.

Mr. Hurd

In response to a request from the Lebanese Government, we have decided to extend the period of our deployment for up to three months after the present deployment ends on 7 May.