§ 33. Fiona MactaggartTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the situation in Kashmir; and if he will make a statement. [86609]
§ Mr. HoonI refer my hon. Friend to the answer that I gave earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Aberdeen, North (Mr. Savidge), column 920.
§ Mr. FlightTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will assess the impact on the territorial integrity of(a) Pakistan and (b) India of Kashmir becoming an independent state; and if he will make a statement. [87670]
§ Mr. HoonSuch an exercise would not be helpful. It is for India and Pakistan to find a solution to this issue. Any lasting solution must involve, and reflect the views of, the people of Kashmir.