§ 30. Mr. Rostasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he last had discussions with the Governments of the EEC countries on the future of oil supplies.
§ Mr. John DaviesAt the EEC Council of Ministers meeting on 4th December, there was an extensive exchange of views on the Community's current energy problems.
§ 31. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs why he will not discuss with the Common Market countries the possibility of sanctions against all exports from the countries of the Nine to all Arab countries until such time as the oil embargo is lifted.
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§ Mr. John DaviesA discussion of such matters would not contribute to the search for a peace settlement in the Middle East or to a restoration of oil production in Arab countries. The need is to work for a lasting solution of the Middle East problem, and this is what we are doing.
§ 32. Mr. Cooperasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, in view of the effects on the standard of living in the United Kingdom and in the West in general brought about by the action of Arab countries in restricting oil supplies, whether he will move to condemn these countries for their conduct in the United Nations.
§ Mr. Anthony RoyleNo, Sir. Our policy is to work for a lasting solution of the Middle East problem and this is what we are doing.