§ 3. Mr. Fisherasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will publish the Mediator's proposals for the future of British Honduras in Belize as soon as they are available and before any final arrangement is made with Guatemala.
§ Mr. StonehouseWhen the Mediator decides that his proposals should be made public, this will be done here and in Belize before any final arrangement is made.
§ Mr. FisherWill the hon. Member agree that the probably quite inaccurate and certainly reprehensible leak to Caribbean newspapers has caused alarm in Belize and that the sooner the actual proposals of the Mediator are published and debated there the better for all concerned? Can he give any idea when that will be possible?
§ Mr. StonehouseI cannot give a date, but I am sure that as soon as the 1855 Mediator is willing that this should be announced, it will be announced. If I catch your eye, Mr. Speaker, I hope that I shall be dealing with this question in an Adjournment debate tomorrow.
§ Mr. RowlandIs my hon. Friend aware that the accuracy of the leak has not yet been publicly challenged? Will he give an assurance that the people as well as the Government of Honduras will be consulted about the final proposals?
Mr. StorehouseYes. I am glad to give that assurance. We shall consult the wishes of British Honduras before any final arrangement is made.