§ Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will seek to initiate a boycott of selective services such as airlines in respect of countries actively harbouring or encouraging the activities of those guilty of international piracy and terrorism abroad.
§ Mr. GodberWe are playing an active part in the International Civil Aviation Organisation in seeking agreement on a framework for effective international action, including the suspension of air services, in cases involving violence against civil aviation. The essence of success of any such action lies in its collective application by the international community.
§ Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will take whatever action is open to him to combat the growing incidence of terrorist activities against persons in countries not involved in war or conflict and against citizens of neutral states visiting those involved.
§ Mr. GodberYes. The danger to innocent people is one of the most odious170W aspects of terrorism and reprisals against terrorism. As I stated in my reply earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Chigwell (Mr. Biggs-Davison), international action to curb terrorism is now under consideration at the United Nations and we shall play our full part. Action, to be effective, must be collective, but the hon. Member may rest assured that I shall take all action open to me to stop this violence.