§ 37. Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he is contemplating any new initiative to bring about a peaceful settlement in the middle east.
§ Mr. LuceThe parties themselves must take the Lead in the search for a settlement. President Reagan's proposals of 1 September 1982 offer a realistic starting point for negotiations. We shall continue to play an active role in urging the parties to settle their differences through negotiations.