HC Deb 25 April 1983 vol 41 c231W
Mr. J. Enoch Powell

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs from what armed elements not under the authority of the Lebanese Government the Government of the Lebanon have secured assurances in accordance with article (vii) in that Government's letter of 31 January 1983, Cmnd. 8833; and whether Her Majesty's Government regard that and other terms and conditions as fulfilled in accordance with Her Britannic Majesty's ambassador's letter of the same date.

Mr. Pym

We are satisfied that the Government of the Lebanon have to the fullest extent possible in present circumstances, used their influence with all concerned to ensure the security of the multi-national force and carried out the other obligations it assumed in the Deputy Prime Minister's letter of 31 January.