UK RELATIONS WITH CUBA

Early day motion 509, tabled 13 January 2005 by Ian Gibson (Labour). Signed by 148 members.

That this House welcomes the significant decision of the European Union to create the conditions for the re-establishment of a constructive dialogue with the government of Cuba; applauds the recent positive role played by the UK Government in moving towards efforts to normalise relations with Cuba; calls on the Government to strengthen and defend British business interests with Cuba and ensure that companies and individuals are not penalised in any way by US extra-territorial legislation that attempts to obstruct trade with the island; believes the Government should build upon existing Anglo-Cuban efforts to combat drug trafficking and trans-national criminal activities in the region as a welcome example of successful bilateral co-operation; and further calls on the Government to continue to support and promote this work in the EU.

Signatures by party: Labour 101, Liberal Democrat 25, Labour/Co-operative 11, Plaid Cymru 4, Scottish National Party 4, Conservative 3.