Early Day Motion·EDM 671
MILITARISATION OF THE PUNJAB
16 January 200255 Signatures
Primary sponsor
John McDonnell
Labour — Hayes and Harlington
Motion Text
That this House expresses its deep concern that the governments of India and Pakistan are engaged in an intensive militarisation of the Punjab, including the laying of extensive minefields and the deployment of troops and heavy armour; and urges the Government to continue its efforts to resolve the conflict between India and Pakistan, thus securing the safety of Punjabis in both countries.