§ Ms LynneTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has made to the Government of India over threats to the lives of Kashmiri leaders with particular reference to(a)Syed Ali Gilani and (b)Abdul Gani Lone, and if he will make a statement. [33717]
§ Mr. HanleyAlthough we often discuss the security situation in Kashmir with the Indian authorities, and raise our concerns about human rights there, we have made no representations on the specific cases of Syed Ali Gilani and Abdul Gani Lone. We look forward to discussion on Kashmir, and other issues, with the new Indian Government.