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18. Mr. Douglas

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the liaison between the United Kingdom Government and that of the United States in relationship to the freedom of passage through the Persian Gulf.

Mr. Luce

We are in close touch with the United States, as with our Community partners and other countries over events in the Gulf. Our talks with the Americans have revealed a common wish to resolve any crisis by diplomatic means. Both countries voted for Security Council resolution 552 emphasising the right of free navigation to which we both attach great importance.

33. Mr. George Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received from the Gulf states regarding the danger to shipping in the area.

Mr. Luce

Several of the Gulf states have been in touch with us about the recent attacks on shipping in the Gulf. We share both their concern and their desire to see this problem resolved by diplomatic means. This is part of the background to our support for United Nations Security Council Resolution 552.

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