HC Deb 11 February 1963 vol 671 c122W
34. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Lord Privy Seal what recent conversations he has had with the United States Government concerning the restrictions they propose to place on British ships carrying goods to Cuba; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Heath

During the past six months we have had several discussions with the United States Government about the question of British ships carrying goods to Cuba. The United States Government announced on 6th February that the shipment of United States Government financed cargoes from the United States on vessels that had called at a Cuban port since 1st January, 1963, would be prohibited. We have made clear throughout that Her Majesty's Government do not approve of any restriction on freedom of navigation in times of peace.