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<p><del class="ministerial">My thoughts are with the family of Mr Phillips during
this difficult time. I [Minister Ford] am engaged and closely following this case.
I [Minister Ford] discussed the search and rescue effort with Brazil's Justice and
Public Security Minister on 9 June, who provided reassurances that that the Brazilian
authorities are doing all they can via land, air and river support to find Mr Phillips.
We have confirmed to the Brazilian authorities that the UK stands ready to provide
support if it is requested. My officials at the British Embassy in Brazil remain in
regular and close contact with the Brazilian authorities for updates on the Brazilian
search operation to locate Mr Phillips. I [Minister Ford] am extremely thankful and
appreciative of their search and rescue effort.</del></p><p><del class="ministerial">Consular
officials in Sao Paulo and London are providing support to Mr Phillips' family in
Brazil and the UK.</del></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">I was sorry to hear
that Dom Phillips's body has now been identified. My thoughts are with his family.
I [Minister Ford] discussed the search and rescue effort with Brazil's Justice and
Public Security Minister on 9 June. I [Minister Ford] am grateful to everyone who
was involved in the searches. Consular officials in Sao Paulo and London continue
to provide support to Mr Phillips' family in Brazil and the UK. My officials at the
British Embassy in Brazil remain in regular and close contact with the Brazilian authorities
as the investigation into this case proceeds.</ins></p>
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