§ 21. Mr. J. Selwyn Gummerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether, together with other European countries, he will now seek a joint peace initiative in the Middle East.
§ Sir Alec Douglas-HomeHer Majesty's Government remain ready to help in any way they can to promote the search for a settlement, including through a European initiative if it would help. I do not believe, however, that the time is ripe at present for such an initiative.
§ 45. Sir T. Beamishasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if, in the light of recent events, he will propose in the Security Council the re-establishment of the Israeli-Lebanese mixed Armistice Commission; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Alec Douglas-HomeWe believe it is primarily for the parties immediately concerned to decide whether to take the initiative in proposing the reactivation of the Israel-Lebanon Mixed Armistice Commission. We are in touch with both Governments on this matter.