Caribbean Nations

Debate between Lord Howell of Guildford and Lord Morris of Handsworth

Wednesday 29th February 2012 Lords Chamber

[Lord Howell of Guildford]

I cannot give a specific answer, but these matters are always under review.

[Lord Morris of Handsworth]

My Lords, I note the Minister’s reply that Prince Harry intends to visit Jamaica as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations. Would it not be more economical if the newly elected Prime Minister of Jamaica, the right honourable Portia Simpson-Miller, were invited to visit the United Kingdom?

[Lord Howell of Guildford]

The more exchange of invitations and the more visits on both sides—which would certainly be very welcome—the better. I cannot give a specific response to the noble Lord’s suggestion, but the more we travel between our regions and the more we understand dialogue together the better the future will be for both the UK and the whole Caribbean region.