HC Deb 18 November 1959 vol 613 c1162
17. Mr. Wyatt

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in view of the need to expand trade with Cuba, what is Her Majesty's Government's policy in this respect towards Cuba.

Mr. Selwyn Lloyd

Her Majesty's Government are anxious to encourage the development of trade with Cuba as with other countries.

Mr. Wyatt

Is the Foreign Secretary aware that the main reason for the dispute between America and Cuba at the moment is the Cuban resentment at the low prices which Cuba can obtain for its raw materials in America? As we are very big buyers of Cuban raw materials, could not we use this as an opportunity to mediate between Cuba and the United States?

Mr. Lloyd

The Question deals with development in trade with Cuba, and I am all for developing that trade.

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