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Written question asked by Mark Pritchard (Conservative) on Monday, 20 March 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 March 2006. It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 March 2006 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Venezuela

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with the Venezuelan Government on political prisoners in Venezuela.
Answer

We have had no discussions about political prisoners in Venezuela with the Venezuelan Government. However, we have regular exchanges with the Venezuelan Government and other political institutions in the country, including civil society organisations, about the development of democracy and protection of human rights in Venezuela.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
444 c919-20W;444 c919-20W; 60906
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Political prisoners Venezuela
Link
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