§ 30. Mr. McCabeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the recent meeting and agreements between the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan; and if he will launch a new initiative regarding the situation in Kashmir. [74937]
§ Mr. FatchettWe welcome the recent talks between the Indian and Pakistani Prime Ministers in Lahore, and applaud their joint commitment to intensify efforts to resolve bilateral issues, including Kashmir. We wish them every success in their efforts to find solutions to these problems.
§ 33. Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Governments of India and Pakistan regarding the composition of those undertaking talks between the two countries on the issue of Kashmir. [74940]
§ Mr. FatchettWe regularly discuss Kashmir with representatives of India and Pakistan. We welcome the joint commitment made in Lahore by the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan to intensify efforts to resolve all bilateral issues, including Kashmir.