§ 17. Sir Thomas ArnoldTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement about his recent visit to Belize.
§ Mr. HanleyMy right hon. and learned Friend paid a very successful visit to Belize between 27 and 28 May, in the course of which he held useful discussions with the Government of Belize covering regional and bilateral issues and visited the Belize defence force and British Forces. This was the first visit by a Secretary of State for Defence and demonstrates the United Kingdom's continued strong links with Belize, since she became independent in 1981.