Written question asked by Siân Berry (Green Party) on Friday, 10 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2025. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

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British Petroleum and Shell: Diplomatic Service

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what meetings took place between staff at the British embassies, consulates or High Commissions in (a) Houston, (b) Mauritania, (c) Senegal, (d) Trinidad, (e) Cairo, (f) Alexandria and (g) Baku with any staff or board members of (i) Shell and (ii) BP between 5 July 2024 and 19 August 2025.

Answer

Staff at British embassies, high commissions and consulates regularly engage with a wide range of companies, including those in the energy sector, in support of the UK's foreign policy, trade and investment and energy transition objectives overseas. Information on specific meetings is not held centrally.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

80754

Session

2024-26

Subjects

Diplomatic service Shell British Petroleum

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk