§ 18. Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement on the progress in implementing proposals for peace in the middle east made separately by King Hussein and Prime Minister Peres.
§ 37. Mr. Waltersasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on progress in securing agreement on King Hussein's middle east peace initiative
§ 39. Mr. Thurnhamasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions his Department has had with representatives of the Arab states bordering on Israel about the prospects for peace in the region.
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§ Mr. LuceI refer my hon. Friends to the reply my right hon. and learned Friend gave earlier to the hon. Member for Birmingham, Ladywood (Ms. Short).
§ Mr. William Powellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent developments there have been towards peace in the middle east.
§ Mr. LuceMy right hon. Friend the Prime Minister had a useful discussion on 19 July with King Hussein of Jordan about his courageous initiative to move towards negotiations for a peaceful settlement of the Arab/Israel dispute. In Lebanon tension continues in the Southern border area, but a new security plan is being implemented with the participation of Syrian observers in West Beirut. There have been no recent moves towards a solution of the tragic and wasteful conflict in the Gulf, but we support the continuing efforts of the United Nations Secretary General to reach a settlement.