§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has(a) received and (b) made concerning the religious troubles in India.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydWe have received a number of representations about events in India following the destruction of the Babri mosque on 6 December. We have condemned those responsible for provoking the violence and supported the Indian Government's appeal for calm. We also support the principle of protecting religious minorities and have urged Hindu and Muslim communities everywhere to show restraint and to avoid further provocations or reprisals.