Written question asked by David S Borrow (Labour) on Thursday, 13 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 February 2003. It was answered by Denis MacShane (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 February 2003 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what action his Department is taking to promote political stability in Venezuela.

Answer: Mr. Borrow: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action his Department is taking to promote political stability in Venezuela. [98781] Mr. MacShane: We are in regular and extensive contacts with the Venezuelan Government and opposition, with EU partners and members of the Group of Friends supporting the OAS facilitation efforts, we have stressed the importance of respect for the constitution and for democratic principles.

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