§ 17. Mr. Tom Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the current state of the Gulf war.
§ Mr. LuceThe conflict between Iran and Iraq remains a cause for international concern, with attacks by both sides continuing on merchant shipping in the Gulf. We welcome the agreement by Iran and Iraq, in June 1984, to refrain from attacks on civilian targets, in response to the appeal by the Secretary-General of the United Nations. The United Kingdom will maintain its support for all efforts to bring about an early settlement.