§ 47. Mr. Redmondasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with Secretary of State Shultz about the implications for the middle east peace process of the recent increase in tension between Syria and Israel.
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§ Mr. RentonMy right hon. and learned Friend had wide-ranging discussions with Mr. Shultz on 27 May. The tension between Syria and Israel has now eased.
§ 80. Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he next expects to meet Jordanian Ministers to discuss the peace process in the middle east.
§ Mr. RentonMy right hon. and learned Friend has at present no plans to meet Jordanian Ministers but my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister expects to have an early opportunity for talks with King Hussein.
§ 88. Mr. Waltersasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on progress towards a peace settlement in the middle east.
§ Mr. RentonWe regret the lack of progress towards peaceful solutions for the region's conflicts and will continue to support realistic efforts by those directly concerned.
§ Mr. Masonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he intends to initiate at the European Economic community concerning the middle east when Britain takes over the European Economic community presidency next month.
§ Mr. RentonWe and our European partners will continue to do all we can to support realistic efforts to achieve the just settlement of disputes in the middle east.