§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will make a statement about his meeting on 23 November with King Hussein of Jordan; and what discussion took place regarding the war between Iran and Iraq.
§ Mr. YoungerDuring the course of a most valuable visit to Jordan from 22 to 24 November, I had useful and friendly discussions with a number of senior figures and, on 23 November, with King Hussein. In my meeting with the King, views were exchanged on regional issues and on Anglo-Jordanian relations on defence matters. We both expressed satisfaction at the excellent state of our relations, which are founded on a firm basis of friendship and trust. The details of my talks in Jordan remain confidential.