HC Deb 18 February 1981 vol 999 c123W
19. Mr. Murphy

asked the Lord Privy Seal what progress is being made with regard to giving Belize independence; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ridley

Our objective is to secure a negotiated settlement of the dispute with Guatemala and negotiations are proceeding to that end. The United Nations resolution calls for Belize to be fully independent before the end of the thirty-sixth General Assembly.