Written question asked by Richard Burden (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 February 1994. It was answered by Mark Lennox-Boyd (Conservative) on Monday, 21 February 1994 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question

What assessment he has made of the situation in the Punjab, India, and of the recent raids on the Aj Di Awaz newspaper and arrests of its staff; and what representations he is making on the matter.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

238 c28W

Session

1993-94

Subjects

Arrests Elections India Newspaper press Punjab