§ Mr. Masonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he now intends to urge his European Economic Council colleagues to apply economic sanctions against Libya, Syria and Iran; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonNo. Our experience shows that economic sanctions are only effective if universally applied. The measures now being taken by the Twelve against Libya, and the Tokyo Summit's statement on terrorism are clear warnings to any country considering involvement in terrorism.