India-Pakistan: Escalation Debate
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Ben Lake
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Mr Falconer
I agree with my hon. Friend that de-escalation is vital, and it is to that end that our efforts are dedicated.
Ben Lake (Ceredigion Preseli) (PC)
I commend the Minister and the Foreign Secretary for their efforts to maintain dialogue with both countries and, in conjunction with international allies, to de-escalate the situation. Given the urgency for de-escalation, is there a reason why this matter cannot be taken to the UN Security Council for a more urgent discussion than is currently planned?
Mr Falconer
The agenda of the UN Security Council is agreed in New York, and when we are in a position to update the House on what that agenda looks like, we will of course do so.