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Russia: Sanctions

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what his policy is on the ownership of interests in UK oil and gas companies by sanctioned Russians.

answeredForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Tabled
5 Sept 2024
Target answer date
9 Sept 2024
Answer
17 Sept 2024 · 12 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 5 Sept 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what his policy is on the ownership of interests in UK oil and gas companies by sanctioned Russians.

  2. 9 Sept 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 17 Sept 2024

    Answer published

    If the UK sanctions an individual, their UK assets are frozen. Sanctioned individuals cannot access frozen funds or obtain any financial benefit (including from ownership of interests in UK companies) without HMT/OFSI granting a licence.Additionally, the ...

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