Written question asked by Derek Fatchett (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 November 1996. It was answered by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 November 1996 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To comment on the advice given by his Department to the Home Office about political freedom in Pakistan following the recent decision by the President of that country to dismiss the Government.

Answer: Mr. Fatchett: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the advice given by his Department to the Home Office about political freedom in Pakistan following the recent decision by the President of that country to dismiss the Government. [3559] Dr. Liam Fox: We are continuing to monitor closely the situation in Pakistan in conjunction with the Home Office. It is important that the elections called for 3 February are free and fair.

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