§ 36. Mr. Lofthouseasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what proposals Her Majesty's Government put before the Moroccan Government with a view to enabling the Arab League delegation to visit the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. PymSince the postponement of the Arab League delegation's visit in November 1982 we have held confidential discussions with the Moroccan Government in order to find a basis for the visit consistent with the principles and policies of both sides. The Moroccans, as leaders of the delegation, understand our position on its composition and are confident that this will not prove an obstacle.
Last week the Moroccan Foreign Minister came to London and explained that King Hassan wished to postpone the visit for Moroccan domestic reasons. I naturally regret this further postponement. We are looking urgently for new dates.
§ 56. Mr. Aitkenasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he now expects the Arab League delegation to make an official visit to the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PymI refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave earlier to the hon. Member for Pontefract and Castleford (Mr. Lofthouse). I hope that the Arab League delegation's visit can take place soon. New dates have not yet been agreed.