§ 18. Mr. Norman HoggTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on Anglo-Iraqi relations in the light of recent developments.
§ Mr. WaldegraveDespite our recent difficulties with Iraq, which have not been of our making, we continue to attach importance to our bilateral relationship. There are many issues of concern about which we need to talk to the Iraqis, not least the continued detention in Iraq of Mrs. Daphne Parish and Mr. Ian Richter. We want a frank and forthright relationship with an honest exchange of views. We do not expect to agree with Iraq on every issue, but an open dialogue is needed if we are to make progress on those issues which divide us.