Jammu and Kashmir Debate
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Kate Green
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Jammu and Kashmir
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Mark Field
I shall be happy to express those direct concerns when I speak to the Indian high commissioner later today.
Kate Green (Stretford and Urmston) (Lab)
May I echo the comments of colleagues? Because of our history in the region, and because of our influence and close relationships with both India and Pakistan, Kashmiri families in my constituency look to the United Kingdom to take a leading role both in the immediate and dangerous conflict that we see before us now, and in bringing long-term peace, justice and freedom to Kashmir.