RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN KASHMIR

Early day motion 385, tabled 8 January 2004 by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative). Signed by 77 members.

That this House recognises that the Kashmir dispute remains unresolved over half a century after both India and Pakistan secured independence; further recognises the hardship and deaths that have been caused by this dispute; expresses its condemnation of any human rights violations that occur in either India or Pakistan-controlled Kashmir; supports any initiatives that will lead to a peaceful resolution of the dispute; wholeheartedly welcomes the new approach being taken by the Governments of India and Pakistan; and hopes that this will lead to a solution acceptable to all the people of Kashmir.

Signatures by party: Conservative 40, Labour 19, Liberal Democrat 9, Labour/Co-operative 3, Scottish National Party 2, DUP 1, Independent Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.