§ Mr. Teddy TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what guidance was given during the period when diplomatic relations with Syria were broken about the steps which Syria was required to take to ensure a restoration of diplomatic relations.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydWe consistently made it clear that we could not consider restoring diplomatic relations without firm evidence that Syria had given up support for international terrorism.
§ Mr. Teddy TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assurances were given by the Syrian Government before the restoration of diplomatic relations on 28 November 1990; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State made clear in the House on 28 November 1990—at columns 867–88—the assurances we had received that enabled us to resume relations.