The prime minister of the Bahamas is one of those leading the calls for slavery reparations to be discussed among Commonwealth leaders this week.
Philip Davis has been speaking to Politico this morning about the topic.
He says there needs to be a “conversation” about it.
“We all appreciate this, the horrendous impact that the trans-Atlantic slave business had on the African diaspora and it requires justice.
“It’s not just about an apology. It’s not about money.
“It’s about an appreciation and embracing and understanding of what our ancestors went through, that has left a scourge on our race, culturally, mentally and physically.”
Mr Davis’s foreign minister, Fredrick Mitchell spoke to the BBC about the topic.
He did not put a figure on what he thinks should be paid – saying such discussions prevent negotiations from starting.
Some have suggested the UK could be liable to pay out trillions of pounds.
The Bahamian foreign minister also highlighted UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s previous support for reparations – and said he expected Labour to be more receptive of the idea than the previous Tory administration.
Discussions on the topic – and whether it will be added to the communique – are set to continue through the night, Mr Mitchell says.
This is specifically around two paragraphs – and the leaders of the nations involved will need to get involved unless it is settled.
He said: “The way the paragraphs are structured […] at the moment, is to simply call for this discussion to take place on reparatory justice, and not even that concession can be made.”
