HC Deb 19 April 1983 vol 41 cc85-6W
Mr. Wolfson

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether any other role is envisaged for British defence forces deployed in the Caribbean area than support for the guarantee of the external security of Belize.

Mr. Blaker

Other than the forces stationed in Belize to assist in its defence against external aggression, periodic deployments are made to the Caribbean by Royal Navy ships for the purpose of training and exercises. All British forces in the area could be available to assist in the discharge of our defence and internal security obligations to the dependent territories.