HC Deb 28 July 1967 vol 751 cc286-7W
Mr. Rankin

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what progress he has made towards settling the dispute with Guatemala over the sovereignty of British Honduras.

Mr. George Brown

The dispute is the subject of a mediation, the proceedings of which are confidential.

Mr. Rankin

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will state the nature of the recommendations made by the United States Special Ambassador, Mr. Bethual Webster, as a basis for the treaty to settle the Anglo-Guatemalan dispute about the future international status of British Honduras; and to what extent they will affect the status of this territory.

Mr. George Brown

It is for the mediator to disclose his recommendations when he feels ready to do so.

Mr. Fisher

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, arising out of his talks with the Foreign Minister of Guatemala, he will make a statement about the progress achieved by Mr. Webster in his mediation between British Honduras and Guatemala.

Mr. George Brown

I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to my replies to my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow, Govan (Mr. Rankin).