§ Dr. Millerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if a date has yet been agreed with the Prime Minister of British Honduras for the independence of that country if he 229W is satisfied that the necessary steps are being taken to ensure that the views of all the people of British Honduras are being asked for; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Godber:No date has been agreed for the independence of British Honduras. Following the normal practice, a constitutional conference, to which representatives of both government and opposition parties would be invited, would be held before independence was granted. There are no present plans for such a conference.
§ Dr. Millerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if the Guatemalan Government has agreed to recognise the sovereignty of British Honduras after that country has obtained independence.
§ Mr. Godber:No.
§ Dr. Millerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if agreement has been reached to safeguard the integrity of British Honduras after that country has obtained independence; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Godber:The question of the defence of British Honduras after independence would be a matter for discussion at an independence conference.