§ 14. Mr. Mark Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the policy of the Government towards the Arab-Israeli peace proposals recently put forward by the Egyptian Government.
§ Mr. LuceMy right hon. Friend the Prime Minister and my right hon. and learned Friend discussed this subject with President Mubarak last week. We welcome all practical proposals to bring the parties together for negotiations aimed at a comprehensive settlement of the Arab-Israel dispute.
§ 20. Mr. Waltersasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on progress towards peace in the middle east.
§ 25. Mr. Andersonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on recent peace initiatives in the middle east.
§ Sir Geoffrey HoweWe remain committed to achieving a peaceful settlement of the Arab-Israel dispute which will provide for the Palestinian right to self-determination and Israel's right to exist behind secure borders. We support King Hussein's efforts to arrive at a common Arab position, and President Mubarak's further suggestions in that direction.
§ 68. Mr. Tom Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when next he intends to discuss peace initiatives in the middle east with President Reagan.
§ Mr. LuceMy right hon. Friend the Prime Minister and my right hon. and learned Friend discussed recent developments in the middle east with President Reagan and the United States Secretary of State during their February visit to Washington. We exchange views524W regularly with the United States Administration on the prospects for peace in the middle east, and shall continue to do so.