§ Mr. Evennettasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what advice his Department is currently issuing to British subjects who intend to travel to the Lebannon.
§ Mr. RentonTravellers are currently being advised that, unless they have a compelling reason, they should defer their visit for the time being. Anyone who decides to travel does so at his own risk and should ensure that he is being met and looked after on arrival.
§ Sir David Priceasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has about the number of British subjects still in the Lebanon; and what advice he has issued to them on the desirability of their remaining there.
§ Mr. RentonThere are about 1,500 British citizens registered with Her Majesty's embassy in Beirut at present, nearly one third of whom are also Lebanese nationals. On 15 March, Her Majesty's ambassador issued the following warning
A second British subject has been kidnapped in West Beirut. British subjects there must therefore be considered at risk. They are advised not to remain unless they have a compelling reason.British citizens in east Beirut and elsewhere in the country have not been advised to leave. They remain at their own risk.