HC Deb 12 June 1996 vol 279 cc194-5W
24. Mr. Pike

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what new initiatives he proposes in respect of Kashmir. [30867]

Mr. Hanley

We continue to believe that the best way forward in Kashmir should involve simultaneous progress on dialogue between India and Pakistan, an improvement in human rights in Kashmir, the development of a genuine political process there, and a clear cessation of external support for violence in Kashmir.

37. Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has made to the Indian authorities to secure the release of the British hostages held in Kashmir. [30881]

Sir Nicholas Bonsor

The British high commissioner and his staff in New Delhi and Srinagar are in daily contact with the Indian authorities and other Governments involved in our continuing efforts to secure the early and safe release of the hostages.

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