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Venezuela: Gold

Asked by Andrew RangerLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 19155

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Government is considering the potential merits of the return of Venezuelan gold reserves held by the Bank of England as part of international efforts to support Venezuela's recovery following the earthquakes in June 2026.

Answered by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

His Majesty's Government (HMG) is not party to the legal case to determine who should have control of Venezuelan gold held in the Bank of England. UK Courts and the Bank of England are independent of HMG.

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