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<p><del class="ministerial">It has not proved possible to respond to this question
in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with
the Member.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">We are following the serious situation
in Kashmir closely. Events in Kashmir can have regional and international implications
and we urge calm and caution from all. We are in regular contact with the Government
of India. The Prime Minister has spoken with Prime Minister Modi of India on this
issue. He stressed that Her Majesty's Government's position on Kashmir remains unchanged
and underlined the importance of dialogue. In addition, the Foreign Secretary spoke
with his Indian counterpart, Dr Jaishankar, on 7 August. He expressed concerns about
the situation in Kashmir and called for calm. I have also spoken with the Indian High
Commissioner regarding the situation.</ins></p>
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