Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Monday, 29 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 April 2010. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 April 2010 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Colombia: Human Rights

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will take immediate steps to cease all co-operation with the Colombian Army until (a) the Colombian authorities have provided him with a satisfactory explanation for the alleged presence of approximately 2,000 unidentified bodies in a mass grave in La Macarena and (b) a thorough investigation has been carried out; and if he will discuss that matter with his EU counterparts.

Answer: No, but we will continue to raise these matters directly with the Colombian Government.

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