§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what information he has about Colonel Armando Avolio Filho, military attaché at the Brazilian embassy, and his role with respect to human rights violations; and when he became aware of this information. [27086]
§ Mr. David DavisWe first learned of the allegations against Colonel Avolio Filho from press reports on 24 May. Our ambassador in Brasilia was immediately instructed to seek the comments of the Brazilian Government. They have told us that President Cardoso signed on 1 June an order recalling Colonel Avolio Filho from his post as army attaché at the Brazilian embassy.
§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what contacts he has had with the Brazilian embassy concerning Colonel Armando Avolio Filho, military attaché. [27087]
§ Mr. David DavisFollowing the allegations against Colonel Avolio Filho reported in the press on 24 May, our ambassador in Brasilia was instructed to seek the comments of the Brazilian Government. I refer the hon. Member to the answer that I gave to his previous question.