FOREIGN AFFAIRS SELECT COMMITTEE CONCLUSIONS ON RELATIONS WITH INDIA

Early day motion 1524, tabled 21 May 2007 by Roger Godsiff (Labour). Signed by 17 members.

That this House notes the report of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee on South Asia, HC55, Session 2006-07, published on 4th May 2007, and in particular its conclusions on relations with India; acknowledges that good relations with India are welcome, but disagrees with the part of the report dealing with Kashmir; and believes that a lasting settlement of the Kashmir issue can only be achieved in accordance with the wishes of the people of Kashmir and that India and Pakistan should not contemplate negotiating a bilateral settlement without ascertaining the views of Kashmiris on both sides of the line of control and involving their representation in any discussions.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Conservative 2, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.