§ Sir Michael GryllsTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the potential role of the Commonwealth in facilitating peace negotiations between the Governments of India and Pakistan and representatives of the Kashmiri people. [16940]
§ Mr. HanleyWe believe that the Commonwealth could play a mediatory role only at the request of both India and Pakistan. We continue to urge the two countries to resolve their differences over Kashmir through dialogue.