Written question asked by Peter L Pike (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 May 2003. It was answered by Clare Short (Labour) on Thursday, 8 May 2003 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what discussions she has had with (a) the USA, (b) the EU and (c) Spain regarding the restoration of full democracy and stability in Venezuela; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Pike: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what discussions she has had with (a) the USA, (b) the EU and (c) Spain regarding the restoration of full democracy and stability in Venezuela; and if she will make a statement. [111641] Clare Short: My colleagues in the Foreign Office are in regular and extensive contact with EU partners and members of the Group of Friends of Venezuela supporting the Organisation of American States (OAS) facilitation efforts, in which they have stressed the importance of respect for the constitution and for democratic principles.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 111641; 404 c821W;404 c818W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Democracy European Union Politics and government USA Spain Venezuela
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk