Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to support regional attempts to resolve the ongoing political crisis in Venezuela.

The UK Government remains deeply concerned about the situation in Venezuela, where multiple crises are afflicting its people. Venezuela needs a peaceful democratic transition with free and fair legislative and presidential elections. We welcome the start of Norwegian-facilitated talks between the opposition and the Maduro regime. We are engaging closely with international partners, including partners in the region, and stand ready to support the process. Restoration of a system of democratically-elected government in Venezuela is essential for the future well-being of the country and its people.