§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with(a) India and (b) Pakistan on the situation in Kashmir. [15829]
§ Mr. BradshawWe regularly discuss Kashmir with the Indian and Pakistani Governments. The Prime Minister met the Pakistani President and Indian Prime Minister on 5 and 6 October and again during their respective visits to London on 8 and 12 November. The Foreign Secretary met his Indian counterpart in London on 3 October and his Pakistani conterpart in New York on 13 November. We will continue to urge both countries to persevere with dialogue to find a solution to this and all the issues outstanding between them.