§ Q38. Mr. Lathamasked the Prime Minister if she will take steps to arrange for the main Western Powers, including the United States of America, to hold an early meeting at Heads of Government level to discuss the co-ordination of the Western response to the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan and to the continuing 285W detention of the American hostages in Iran.
§ The Prime MinisterSeveral Western Heads of Government will meet at Venice on 22 and 23 June. While the meeting will be primarily economic, it is probable that we will take the opportunity to discuss the international political situation.