§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether, in relation to the Prime Minister's visit to Israel, he has received reports from Her Majesty's ambassador in Tel Aviv about the speech by Prime Minister Peres on 15 May stating that Israel had no intention of attacking Syria.
§ Mr. EggarWe welcome Mr. Peres' statement. We continue to urge both sides to exercise restraint and avoid provocation.