Venezuela: Gold
(asked on 15th July 2026) - View Source
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
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.
Answered by
Chris Elmore
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
This question was answered on 7th September 2026
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.