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Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 June 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 June 2007. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Monday, 25 June 2007 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Salman Rushdie

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations she has made to the government of Pakistan on the reported views of its Minister of Religious Affairs on Sir Salman Rushdie; and if she will make a statement.
Answer

Our high commissioner in Islamabad raised deep concerns about the reported comments made by Pakistan's Minister for Religious Affairs with the Government of Pakistan on 19 June. We would strongly condemn any statement of this nature. It is clear that nothing can justify suicide bomb attacks.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
145340; 462 c215W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Pakistan Rushdie, Salman
Link
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