HC Deb 22 July 1981 vol 9 c153W
21. Mr. Ioan Evans

asked the Lord Privy Seal what further discussions are proposed with the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to improve conditions of peace stability and to develop East-West relations.

Sir Ian Gilmour

My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister discussed these and other issues with the President of the United States and other Western leaders at Ottawa this week. My right hon. and noble Friend had discussions on Afghanistan with the Soviet Foreign Minister on 6 July.

22. Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Lord Privy Seal what new initiatives he will take to reduce East-West tension.

Sir Ian Gilmour

My right hon. and noble Friend had talks with the Soviet Foreign Minister on 6 July in which he put forward the proposal of the European Council for an international conference on Afghanistan.

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