§ 7. Mr. Rowlandsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make representations to the Iraqi Government about the violation of human rights in Iraq described in the special Amnesty International report recently published; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LuceThe Government of Iraq can be in no doubt of our concern at violations of human rights. We deplore such violations wherever they may occur, and have made that clear at the United Nations and other international forums.
§ 42. Dr. M. S. Millerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make representations to the Government of Iraq concerning the danger to British intersts of an Iraqi attack on Iranian oil installations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LuceWe are neutral in the war between Iran and Iraq and have urged both sides to show restraint and settle their differences peacefully. We would deplore any action that might lead to an escalation of the conflict. The safety of British subjects and of our other interests in areas of actual or potential hostilities is kept under constant review.