HL Deb 02 May 2000 vol 612 c146WA
Lord Ahmed

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will call for an impartial and international inquiry into the massacre of 35 Sikh men in Chatle-Singhpura on 20 March. [H12074]

Baroness Scotland of Asthal

We were appalled by the massacre of Sikhs on 20 March. Violence will never bring a solution to the situation in Kashmir. We welcome the state authorities' decision to launch a judicial inquiry into the massacre. We look forward to seeing the results of the inquiry.