On 8 February 1980, the Secretary-General of Western European Union (WEU) circulates the draft reply by the British delegation to the Council to the question put by Sir Frederic Bennett, British member of the WEU Assembly, who, in view of the threat posed by the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, would like to know what guarantees the WEU member countries are prepared to grant for the security and integrity of Pakistan and Iran. The draft reply mentions that the WEU member countries are currently considering how to respond; they have called for the immediate withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan and are analysing the request for assistance from Pakistan and plans for bilateral assistance announced by Western governments. Although Iran has not requested any help, the WEU member countries will keep a close eye on future Soviet intentions in this area.