§ Ann ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about the death in Baucau, East Timor, of Orlando Da Costa during the visit of the European Union Troika; and what provisions have been made to investigate the death of Mr. Da Costa and to publish the findings of the investigation. [49337]
§ Mr. FatchettMr. da Costa was shot during a demonstration in Baucau on 29 June as the EU Troika Heads of Mission to East Timor were going into a meeting with the Bishop of Baucau. As Presidency of the EU we called on the Indonesian authorities for a full investigation into the incident and to ensure those responsible were made accountable. We also asked that Bishop Nascimento and his staff should be closely involved in that investigation. We have also asked to receive the report of the investigation once it is complete.