HC Deb 24 April 1985 vol 77 c441W
42. Mr. Marlow

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the Government's policy with regard to the middle east.

Mr. Luce

We remain committed to the search for a peaceful settlement of he Arab-Israel dispute. We support King Hussein's efforts to arrive at a common Arab position, and Pesident Mubarak's further suggestions in that direction. We seek the restoration of the unity, stability and prosperity of Lebanon and a peaceful solution to the Gulf conflict. We are ready to support constructive moves by the parties directly involved.

47. Mr. Walters

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a further statement on progress towards a middle east peace settlement.

Mr. Luce

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave earlier to my hon. Friend the Member for Northampton, North (Mr. Marlow).

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