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Mr. Marlow
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what request he has had from President Gemayel with regard to dispatching a British contingent to join the multinational force in the Lebanon; and what reply he intends to make.
Mr. Rifkind
Her Majesty's Government have received a formal request from the Lebanese Government for a British contribution to the multinational force. The request is being considered carefully. No decision has yet been taken.