§ Mr. BurdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what evidence he has of individuals being tortured whilst under unlawful detention in Punjab; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydWe receive regular information from Her Majesty's high commission in New Delhi about allegations of torture and unlawful detention in Punjab. Although the situation has improved in the last year, we remain concerned that abuses continue to take place.