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Written question asked by Fabian Hamilton (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 March 2024. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Monday, 18 March 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Boris Johnson

Question

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether he had discussions with Mr Boris Johnson (a) before and (b) after his recent meeting with President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela.

Answer

Boris Johnson was visiting entirely in a personal capacity and not acting on behalf of the UK Government. His trip was not funded by the UK Government. The UK does not accept the legitimacy of the administration put in place by Nicolás Maduro following the 2018 presidential election.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18049
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Venezuela Visits Johnson, Boris
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk