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Lord Collins of Highbury (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 9 June 2026

Debate

Cuba: Humanitarian Situation

Contribution

As I said in answer to previous questions, we are engaged with the United States and with Cuba. We are encouraging the dialogue taking place between the US and the Cuban Government. In relation to the PDCA, ratification of the agreement was delayed to give the Government an opportunity to consider the position, particularly in relation to the global situation that we find ourselves in. What we have considered is that now is not the right time to enter into a new agreement and undertake new areas of our work. I think our priority is to address the immediate concerns, particularly in relation to the points that the noble Lord, Lord Alton, raised, but also the humanitarian situation to ensure that we can support those United Nations agencies that are getting aid in for the people who need it most.

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