§ 70. Mr. Hoyleasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps are currently being taken by Her Majesty's Government in the United Nations to seek to ensure that Iran and Iraq cease their attacks on ships in the Persian Gulf.
§ Mr. Tom Coxasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he is having with the United Nations and in the international community about attacks by Iraq and Iran on shipping in the Persian Gulf.
§ Mr. LuceWe remain in close contact with interested parties, both at the United Nations in New York and elsewhere, concerning all aspects of the tragic and wasteful conflict between Iran and Iraq, including attacks on shipping in the gulf. We deplore such attacks and fully supported Security Council Resolution 552 which stressed the importance of freedom of navigation in international waters.