§ Mr. Fordasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what messages he has sent to the Brazilian Government following the recent flooding and loss of life; if he will take steps to offer appropriate assistance to Brazil; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. James CallaghanA message of sympathy to the Brazilian Government has been sent on my instructions through Her Majesty's Ambassador in Brasilia.
I have received a report from the ambassador about the loss of life and incidence of distress and have asked him for advice about the aid, if any, which the Brazilian Government may need. I will decide in the light of his reports what help we can offer.