Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 114776
Venezuela: Oil
Tabled: 23 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026
Question
Jon Trickett
Labour — Normanton and Hemsworth
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.
Answer
Chris ElmoreThe 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.