SELF-DETERMINATION FOR THE PEOPLE OF KASHMIR

Early day motion 221, tabled 4 December 2003 by Roger Godsiff (Labour). Signed by 55 members.

That this House recognises that the question of self-determination for the people of Kashmir remains unresolved more than 50 years after the creation of India and Pakistan as independent states; expresses concern at the continued reports of human rights violations in Indian-controlled Kashmir; supports any initiatives taken by the Governments of India and Pakistan to bring a peaceful solution to one of the world's longest running disputes; commends both the United States Administration and the United Kingdom Government for their efforts to develop a constructive dialogue; and reaffirms its belief that Her Majesty's Government should continue vigorously to support the right of the Kashmiri people to determine their own future.

Signatures by party: Labour 39, Liberal Democrat 10, Plaid Cymru 3, Labour/Co-operative 2, Conservative 1.