§ 34. Mr. Durantasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on any recent talks he has had with the Prime Minister of Belize.
§ Mr. RowlandsMy right hon. Friend met the Premier of Belize and the Leader of the Opposition on 2nd June to discuss progress towards achieving Belize's secure independence. A copy of the memorandum of understanding agreed at that meeting has ben placed in the Library of the House.
§ 44. Mrs. Jegerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assurances he has received from Guatemala regarding the territorial integrity of Belize.
§ Mr. RowlandsNone. We are still intent on securing a negotiated settlement with Guatemala which would ensure an early and secure independence for Belize and which would be acceptable to the people of Belize.