§ 43. Mr. Hanleyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the latest information about the fate of British citizens held as hostages in the Lebanon.
§ Mr. RentonRegrettably, we still have no hard information on the whereabouts of the British hostages in Lebanon. We are doing everything possible to obtain news that might help to resolve these cases.
§ 64. Mr. Campbellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what help the Government of Saudi Arabia has given Her Majesty's Government relating to the release of British hostages in Lebanon.
§ Mr. RentonThe Government of Saudi Arabia have no direct involvement in the problems of British hostages kidnapped in Beirut. Saudi Arabia is aware, as are other Governments in the area, of our concern over British hostages in Lebanon.
§ 53. Mr. Leadbitterasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he has assessed the degree of influence of Iran over Lebanese groups holding hostages; and what steps are being taken to secure the release of these hostages.
§ Mr. RentonWe keep under continuous review all developments that might affect British hostages in Lebanon and continue to do all we can to obtain information on their whereabouts and the identity of their kidnappers.