HC Deb 27 February 1969 vol 778 c343W
Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if Her Majesty's Government will propose at the United Nations measures to promote the maximum of security and safety for passengers using middle eastern airlines; and what further steps he has taken to achieve a settlement of the problems in the Middle East.

Mr. Goronwy Roberts

The United Kingdom representative and his colleagues on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation are investigating means of preventing any acts which unlawfully interfere with international civil aviation, and its facilities, with danger to life and property.

My right hon. Friends the Prime Minister and the Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary have just had valuable discussions about the situation in the Middle East with President Nixon and Mr. Rogers. The House will not expect me to go into detail.