HC Deb 11 April 2000 vol 348 cc105-6W
22. Fiona Mactaggart

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is his assessment of the security situation along the line of control; and if he will make a statement on the future of Kashmir. [117189]

Mr. Hain

We are deeply troubled by continued violence in Kashmir, including along the Line of Control. We encourage India and Pakistan to find, through dialogue, a just and lasting solution acceptable to the people of Kashmir.

Mr. Michael J. Foster

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to discuss the situation in Kashmir with representatives of the Governments of India and Pakistan; and if he will make a statement. [118506]

Mr. Hain

We regularly raise the situation in Kashmir with the Indian and Pakistani Governments. We will continue to urge them to find, through dialogue, a just and lasting solution acceptable to the people of Kashmir.

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