§ 49. Sir F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what new British initiative he now proposes 48W following the successful conclusion of a formal cease-fire in the Rann of Kutch, in order permanently to improve Indo-Pakistan relations in other present fields of controversy.
§ Mr. BottomleyIt is certainly our hope that the successful conclusion of the Rann of Kutch agreement will lead the Governments of India and Pakistan to try to resolve other outstanding differences. We remain ready to assist in any way they both feel would be useful, but I do not think that there is scope for an initiative on our part at present.