§ 23. Mr. Andrew MacKayasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he next intends to visit the middle east.
§ Mr. MellorMy right hon. and learned Friend plans to visit Egypt from 29 October to 1 November and Jordan from 1 to 3 November.
§ 31. Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he next intends to meet his Israeli counterpart to discuss the implications for a possible settlement of the middle east conflict of the human rights position of the Palestinians on the west bank and the Gaza strip.
§ Mr. MellorThe Arab-Israel dispute and the situation in the occupied territories were among the subjects my right hon. and learned Friend discussed with Mr. Peres in New York on 22 September. My right hon. and learned Friend does not know when he will next see him. But we shall continue to discuss these questions with the Israelis.