§ 61. Mr. Evennettasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he next expects to discuss the issue of international terrorism with the other Foreign Ministers of the European Community.
§ Mr. EggarMy right hon. and learned Friend met his colleagues at the informal meeting on 7–8 June when the subject was discussed. There will also be a Foreign Affairs Council on 16–17 June, when, it is expected that the matter will be discussed.
§ 65. Mr. Neil Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he 236W has on actions taken by the other Governments of the European Community to combat state-sponsored terrorism following the agreement reached on 21 April.
§ Mr. EggarAn unprecedented range of measures to prevent further acts of Libyan state-directed terrorism and to defend ourselves against such threats were agreed on 21 April. A good deal of follow-up action has already been taken by our partners in the European Community. We intend to build on progress made so far to ensure the fullest possible implementation of these measures.
§ 89. Mr. Hoyleasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he intends to seek to further strengthen European Economic Community action against countries involved in state-sponsored terrorism when he assumes the presidential chair of the European Economic Community on 1 July; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarI refer the hon. Member to the statement made by my right hon. and learned Friend on 23 April outlining the package of measures already agreed by Foreign Ministers of the Twelve to prevent further acts of Libyan state-directed terrorism and to defend ourselves against the threat. We shall be giving the closest attention to this important subject during our presidency.