Written question asked by Michael Moore (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 5 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 July 2004. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Thursday, 8 July 2004 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 discussions his Department has had with (a) United States of America government officials and (b) Colombian government officials regarding Venezuela since May 2004; what the nature of such discussions was; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Moore: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions his Department has had with (a) United States of America Government officials and (b) Colombian Government officials regarding Venezuela since May 2004; what the nature of such discussions was; and if he will make a statement. [182746] Mr. Rammell: Foreign and Commonwealth Office officials in London and at the British embassies in Washington and Bogota maintain regular contact with officials from the US and Colombian Governments on a wide range of matters, including the situation in Venezuela.

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