Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Rebecca Long Bailey and Nigel Adams

Tuesday 19th January 2021 Commons Chamber

[Nigel Adams]

My hon. Friend is 100% correct to raise this matter again. He is a constant champion for his constituents on this area. We do recognise that there are human rights concerns in both India-administered Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Again, we encourage all states to ensure that domestic laws are in line with international standards and to co-operate with UN human rights officials and all mechanisms of the Human Rights Council. We have requested permission for officials from the British high commission in New Delhi to visit India-administered Kashmir as soon as the situation permits.

[Rebecca Long Bailey (Salford and Eccles) (Lab)]

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.