§ 30. Mr. BrazierTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the suspension of the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan and continuing atrocities by the Red Army.
§ Mr. EggarWe have noted with concern Soviet statements implying that withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan had been suspended. We continue to call for the prompt completion of their withdrawal. We condemn Soviet offensive military operations, including air strikes, which intensify the sufferings of the Afghan people.
§ 33. Mr. HindTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he has any plans to meet the Soviet Foreign Miniter to discuss the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarMy right hon. and learned Friend will be meeting the Soviet Foreign Minister on 13 December. We shall continue to press for the complete and prompt withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan.