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Venezuela: Oil

Asked by Jon TrickettLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 2 March 2026UIN 114776

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has had discussions with the Venezuelan Government on the operation of UK oil companies in Venezuela.

Answered by Chris Elmore

The UK Government's engagement with the Venezuelan authorities is limited and is conducted in line with UK policy. Where necessary, this may include discussions to protect British commercial interests.

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