Written question asked by Andrew Ranger (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Monday, 7 September 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Venezuela: Gold
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Government is considering the potential merits of the return of Venezuelan gold reserves held by the Bank of England as part of international efforts to support Venezuela's recovery following the earthquakes in June 2026.
- Answer
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His Majesty's Government (HMG) is not party to the legal case to determine who should have control of Venezuelan gold held in the Bank of England. UK Courts and the Bank of England are independent of HMG.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 19155
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Disaster relief Gold Venezuela
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- 2026-09-07 18:02:33 +0100
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