To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his counterparts in (a) India, (b) Pakistan and (c) international organisations on the potential impact of violence in Kashmir on women.

The UK Government is taking all the steps we can to ensure that heightened tensions do not lead to escalation. We encourage all to commit to effective channels of engagement to safeguard stability in the region. Alongside international partners, the UK is continuing to engage in dialogue in pursuit of long-term regional stability. On Sunday 27 April, the Foreign Secretary spoke both to Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar and with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Dar. We encourage all parties to take a measured approach. We are committed to promoting human rights in the region and will monitor any potential risks to communities, including those most vulnerable.