HC Deb 10 June 1997 vol 295 c397W
24. Ms Dean

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the Government's policy towards Kashmir. [1181]

34. Mr. Lidington

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the Government's policy on Kashmir. [1191]

Mr. Fatchett

We are deeply concerned by the continuing conflict in Kashmir and support the search for a just and lasting solution. We condemn the acts of terrorism and the abuses of human rights which bring suffering to the population. We call for an end to all external support for violence in Kashmir. We welcome the dialogue between India and Pakistan and urge them to pursue meaningful talks on Kashmir and the other issues that divide them.

35. Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what proposals he has to meet representatives of India and Pakistan to discuss Kashmir. [1192]

Mr. Fatchett

I refer the hon. Member to the response that I gave earlier in the House today to the hon. Member for Burnley (Mr. Pike).

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