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Written question asked by Greg Hands (Conservative) on Monday, 22 May 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 May 2006. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Monday, 5 June 2006 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Venezualan Discounted Oil

Question
(2) what account he has taken of the offer from the President of Venezuela to supply London with oil at a discount in the Government's review of energy policy; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

If Venezuela wishes to supply oil or oil products at discounted rates to the UK that is a commercial decision for Venezuela. But we are not presently aware of any firm commitment by the Government of Venezuela to do so. In the absence of this and any specific details I am unable to speculate on the potential implications for UK energy supplies.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
447 c237-8W;447 c237W; 73648
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Oil Venezuela
Link
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