§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Prime Minister what requests he has made in his recent dicussions with the Indian Prime Minister for an all-party delegation of hon. Members to be allowed to visit the Indian-administered area of Kashmir; and if he will make a statement.
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§ The Prime MinisterI discussed the issue of access to Kashmir in general terms with the Indian Prime Minister when I met him on 14 March. I welcome the recent visit to Kashmir by some United Kingdom parliamentarians. We have frequently urged the Indian Government to allow visits by independent observers and human rights groups to Kashmir.