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Debate between Lord Sharma and Barry Sheerman
Tuesday 28th March 2017

(7 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Sharma Portrait Alok Sharma
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As my hon. Friend knows, we have very good relations with both India and Pakistan, but on issues of a bilateral nature it is for those two countries to reach a settlement; it is not for us to prescribe a solution or act as a mediator. Of course we encourage both sides to maintain good relations and we will continue to talk to them.

Barry Sheerman Portrait Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield) (Lab/Co-op)
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What would the Foreign Secretary say to President Putin about his treatment of demonstrators if he got the chance today?