§ 41. Mr. AdleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the current state of British-Syrian relations.
§ 82. Mr. Robert HicksTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he has any proposals to re-establish diplomatic relations with Syria; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveWe recognise that Syria is a major regional power with an important role to play in middle east issues. The continuing absence of diplomatic relations with Damascus stems from Syrian involvement in terrorist activities. A more constructive Syrian attitude to this problem and help in the release of United Kingdom hostages in Lebanon would undoubtedly have a positive effect.