HC Deb 18 February 1997 vol 290 cc476-7W
Ms Short

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when a final decision will be taken by the Overseas Development Administration over Britain's contribution to the building of the Belize southern highway project; and what criteria will govern the appraisal of this project. [16194]

Dr. Liam Fox

We expect to take a decision by June 1997. Project appraisal will be undertaken in accordance with established procedures, which require rigorous examination of economic, environmental, social and technical aspects.