§ Mrs. Jegerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what response Her Majesty's Government have received from the Governments of Guatemala and Belize to the proposals for the future of Belize.
§ Mr. RowlandsThe British Government have not yet received a direct communication from the Guatemalan Government in response to our proposals. However, the Guatemalan Foreign Minister in a broadcast speech on 30th November rejected our proposals but left the way open for further negotiations. We consulted the Belizean leaders on the proposals before they were put to the Guatemalans.