§ Mr. Eldon Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will hold consultations with Defence Ministers of the CENTO alliance on the subject of the change of regime in Afghanistan and the consequences of this for the alliance and, in particular, for Iran and Pakistan.
§ Mr. MulleyMembers of CENTO regularly consult about matters of mutual concern; I do not consider that special consultations between Defence Ministers are required.