Written questions

Cuba: Oppression

Lords · Question HL10848 · Tabled 6 Oct 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 20 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Baroness Whitaker

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Cuba regarding the recent increase in reports of repression against (1) activists and (2) human rights defenders; and what steps they are taking to support the promot

Answer

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 20 Oct 2025

Our relationship with Cuba allows for frank dialogue, including on matters on which we do not agree. Our Ambassador in Havana has raised recent human rights cases with the Ministry of External Relations, and we work with likeminded partners to make clear ...