Ian Gibson MP, the Chair of the All-Party Cuba Group of MPs has tabled a new EDM on Cuba praising the Government for supporting the change of mood in the EU that has mended relations with Cuba (see story below).
The motion also calls on the government of do more in opposing US policy towards the island. The text is reproduced below. All readers are urged to help build the vote for this EDM by writing to their MP and asking them to sign it.
EDM 509
UK RELATIONS WITH CUBA
13.01.05
Gibson/Ian
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 Governement to continue to support and promote this work in the EU.