Written question asked by Tom Levitt (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 January 2003. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 January 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 advice he is giving to (a) British expatriates living in Caracas and (b) British companies with interests in Venezuela on unrest in that country.

Answer: Mr. Levitt: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what advice he is giving to (a) British expatriates living in Caracas and (b) British companies with interests in Venezuela on unrest in that country. [88706] Mr. Rammell: On 21 December we advised all British Nationals in Venezuela to leave unless they had an urgent reason to remain. This decision was taken because of the continuing national strike and the resultant deteriorating security situation. We have maintained regular contact with British companies operating in Venezuela throughout this period.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 88706; 397 c138W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Politics and government Overseas companies Overseas residence Venezuela
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk