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Written question asked by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 April 2024 (named day). It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Monday, 15 April 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 his Department provided a briefing to Boris Johnson in advance of his meeting with the Venezuelan President.

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. As part of his visit, Mr Johnson paid a courtesy call on the British Residence in Caracas. 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
20704
Session
2023-24
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Venezuela Visits Johnson, Boris
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk