HC Deb 18 March 1996 vol 274 cc13-4W
Mr. Madden

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reports he has(a) requested and (b) received about Indian security forces erecting a fence on land within the United Nations line of control in Kashmir; and if he will make a statement. [21518]

Mr. Hanley

We are aware of recent press reports that the Government of India are erecting fending in the vicinity of the line of control. We have not requested information about this. We remain concerned about the situation in Kashmir and continue to urge restraint by all concerned.

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