HC Deb 28 November 1973 vol 865 cc144-5W
37. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will 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.

Sir Alec Douglas-Home

No.

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement on his most recent discussions with representatives of the Arabian States ; and to what extent these talks included matters relative to the present energy crisis.

Lord Balniel

My right hon. Friend has indeed had discussions recently with representatives of Arab countries, notably from Saudi Arabia and Egypt, who have called on him in London. Oil was of course among the subjects we talked about.