Human Rights on the Indian Subcontinent Debate

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Department: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Human Rights on the Indian Subcontinent

Nic Dakin Excerpts
Thursday 15th September 2011

(12 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew Griffiths Portrait Andrew Griffiths
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The hon. Gentleman articulates the views of so many of my constituents. They ask, “Why isn’t it on television or in the newspapers? Why is what is happening in Kashmir not being reported here in Britain, and why is the international community not doing something about it?”

Nic Dakin Portrait Nic Dakin (Scunthorpe) (Lab)
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The hon. Gentleman sets out his points very well. Does he agree that today’s debate demonstrates that we are listening to the concerns of our constituents, and that we are keen to move the issue forward so that proper progress can be made on it internationally?

Andrew Griffiths Portrait Andrew Griffiths
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I agree, and I know that the hon. Gentleman does a great deal in this House on these issues. I congratulate him on that.