Written question asked by Clive Lewis (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 15 March 2024 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Friday, 15 March 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Shell

Question: To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, pursuant to the Answer of 28 February 2024 to Question 15307 on Shell: Nigeria, if he will publish the (a) dates (b) attendee lists, (c) minutes and (d) any other relevant details of his Department's meetings with Shell on action to address the risks of pollution from oil production in the Niger Delta.

Answer: The UK continues to encourage a coordinated effort between the Nigerian Government, oil and gas companies, and communities to bring an end to all forms of oil contamination in Nigeria. In the most recent meeting, which took place in January, the British High Commissioner met representatives from Shell where he discussed the future of environmental clean-up in the Niger Delta. We do not routinely publish details of meetings with external stakeholders.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 18215
Session: 2023-24
Related items: Nigeria: Shell
Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Oil Pollution Shell Nigeria Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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