§ 32. Mr. Edelmanasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, as a contribution to the settlement of the Middle East situation, he will propose to the United Nations that a study be made of the use of nuclear power for desalination purposes, with a view to the establishment of an Israeli-Jordanian Irrigation and Development Board, operating at a technical level.
§ Mr. MulleyHer Majesty's Government would welcome a concerted effort by the international community to assist the further development of the Middle East region. A prior condition for progress on the lines suggested would seem, 283W however, to be some progress towards resolution of the political situation in the area.