§ 43. Dame Joan Vickersasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs what plans are now being made in regard to the future independence of British Honduras; and whether they include proposals for an agreement with Guatemala concerning this country's previous claims in regard to British Honduras.
§ Mr. WhitlockAs frequently stated in this House, independence is recognised as the natural and legitimate aspiration for the people of British Honduras, and, when detailed constitutional proposals are made, we shall be ready to consider them.
On the second part of the Question, we are, as requested by the British Honduras Legislature on 14th May, 1968, in a Motion rejecting the United States Mediator's proposals, considering other means for ending the Anglo-Guatemalan dispute.