19. Mr. Alan Lee Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how soon he expects that diplomatic relations will be resumed with those countries which broke off relations with Great Britain during the Middle East crisis.
§ Mr. George BrownAs my hon. Friend knows relations have already been resumed with the United Arab Republic and with the Somali Republic. It is clear that a number of the other countries concerned are also interested in 3W resumption. Hon. Members may be assured that I shall keep them closely informed of further progress on this question, but I would prefer not to make forecasts now.
§ Mr. Eldon Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the recent visit of the Minister of State to Iran, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States.
§ Mr. George BrownI have nothing to add to what was said on this subject by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister in his statement to the House on 16th January.—[Vol. 756, c. 1582.]