§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Prime Minister if she will make a statement on the future of British involvement in Belize; and if any plans exist to reduce that involvement, with specific reference to any planned transfer of responsibilities to any third Government.
§ The Prime MinisterThe British garrison is in Belize at the request of the Belize Government to assist in external defence and the training of the Belize defence force. It will remain for an appropriate period. There are no plans to transfer this responsibility to any third Government.