HC Deb 04 June 1980 vol 985 cc724-5W
Mr. Adley

asked the Lord Privy Seal if it is the policy of Her Majesty's Government to allow the United States Government to dictate the timing, style and content of any new Middle East peace initiative; and he will make a statement.

Mr. Hurd

Our policy towards the Middle East is dictated by our desire for a just and lasting comprehensive peace settlement. The European Council will consider at its meeting on 12–13 June what role Europe can play in helping to bring this about.