HL Deb 19 July 1990 vol 521 c1108WA
Lord Richard

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will now take steps to restore diplomatic relations with Syria.

Lord Brabazon of Tara

We wish to have better relations with Damascus but Syrian involvement in terrorist activities has been an obstacle. A more constructive Syrian attitude toward the prevention of international terrorism and help in the release of United Kingdom hostages in Lebanon would have a positive effect.