§ 27. Mr. Robert Atkinsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about British relations with Belize.
§ Mr. OnslowOur relations with Belize are excellent. We have a resident high commissioner at Belmopan, and have recently welcomed the first Belizean high commissioner to London. We maintain a garrison to assist against external aggression, are helping the development of the Belize defence force, and have a substantial aid programme.