HC Deb 28 June 1978 vol 952 c557W
34. Mr. Durant

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on any recent talks he has had with the Prime Minister of Belize.

Mr. Rowlands

My right hon. Friend met the Premier of Belize and the Leader of the Opposition on 2nd June to discuss progress towards achieving Belize's secure independence. A copy of the memorandum of understanding agreed at that meeting has ben placed in the Library of the House.

44. Mrs. Jeger

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assurances he has received from Guatemala regarding the territorial integrity of Belize.

Mr. Rowlands

None. We are still intent on securing a negotiated settlement with Guatemala which would ensure an early and secure independence for Belize and which would be acceptable to the people of Belize.