Question reference: S5W-33402
- Asked by: Elaine Smith, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 20 November 2020 Registered interest
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Current status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 30 November 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5O-04769 by Jenny Gilruth on 19 November 2020 (Official Report, c.26), whether, in the discussions with the economic and commercial counsellor from the Cuban embassy, the issue of the United States' sanctions was raised and, if so, whether it indicated if it will support calls for the removal of these.
Answer
The impact of US sanctions on the Cuban Economy was highlighted during the meeting but there was no discussion regarding calls for the removal of the sanctions. We consider the US embargo against Cuba to be a counterproductive measure that serves no useful purpose.