§ 23. Mr. Chichester-Clarkasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he is satisfied that adequate arrangements exist for the defence of British Honduras; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HealeyWe have made it clear on a number of occasions that we shall honour our commitments to our dependencies. I am perfectly satisfied that adequate arrangements exist for the defence of British Honduras should the need arise.
§ Mr. Chichester-ClarkBearing in mind the vulnerability of British Honduras to any hostile neighbour in the event of independence, will the Secretary of State say what contingency planning has been done?
§ Mr. HealeyThe question of defence arrangements following independence will be a matter for any constitutional discussions which may take place.