§ 16. Mr. HeppellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the burning of the mosque and village of Charar-e-Sharief in Kashmir on Thursday 11 May. [25447]
§ Mr. BaldryWe deeply regret the burning of the village of Charar-e-Sharief in Kashmir and its historic shrine. We have urged all sides to exercise restraint. We shall continue to try to promote a peaceful solution in Kashmir.
§ 29. Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is his assessment of the political situation in Kashmir. [25460]
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§ Mr. BaldryWe remain concerned by the situation in Kashmir. The Indian Government have made clear their intention of holding elections there before mid-July. Free and fair elections might provide the first step towards the genuine political process for which we have long called.