§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent reports he has received concerning the situation of the British hostages held in Kashmir. [30685]
§ Sir Nicholas BonsorAs the House is aware there have been reports that the hostages may be dead. We continue to work with the Indian Government to assess whether these reports are true, and to keep the families and constituency MPs fully informed. Until we have reason to do otherwise we shall continue to work for the hostages' safe release.