Written questions

Cuba: Protestantism

Commons · Question 5332 · Tabled 1 Jun 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 8 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations she has made to the Government of Cuba on (a) the detention of Jonathan Muir Burgos and (b) independent Protestant churches in the last 12 months.

Answer

Answered by Chris Elmore, 8 Jun 2026

The UK continues to champion Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for all, including the many Christians facing persecution because of their faith around the world.We are concerned by reports of the detention of Jonathan Muir Burgos and wider restrictions...