Written question asked by Lorna Fitzsimons (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 December 2000. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 December 2000 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, What assessment he has made of the Indian Government's ceasefire in Kashmir. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mrs. Fitzsimons: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the Indian Government's ceasefire in Kashmir. [141971] Mr. Hain: While visiting India, I welcomed the Indian Government's ceasefire in Kashmir during Ramadan, and called on militants and those supporting them to respond positively. I have welcomed Pakistan's subsequent announcement that its forces at the line of control will observe maximum restraint. We hope that these recent developments will create a climate which encourages dialogue between the Indian and Pakistani Governments.

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