HC Deb 21 March 1984 vol 56 cc457-8W
40. Mr. Andrew MacKay

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on Government representations to the two parties involved in the Gulf war.

Mr. Luce

We have repeatedly urged both Iran and Iraq to accept mediation, particularly the good offices of the United Nations Secretary-General. We support any realistic attempt to bring an end to this tragic conflict. Regrettably, there is no harmony of view between Iran and Iraq on how further mediation could help bring this about.