HC Deb 24 October 1985 vol 84 c245W
Mr. Foulkes

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he intends to send observers to the forthcoming elections in Guatemala.

Mr. Eggar

No.

Mr. Foulkes

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent exchanges have been held with Guatemala, directly and indirectly, concerning (a) the situation of Belize, (b) the reestablishment of consular relations and (c) the refusal to allow United Kingdom Members of Parliament to visit Guatemala.

Mr. Eggar

There have been no direct or indirect exchanges on(a) or (b) since last February when British officials attended talks between Belize and Guatemala as observers. In the absence of diplomatic or consular relations with Guatemala representations on (c) were made in the summer at the request of the hon. Members concerned via other Governments with good relations with both the United Kingdom and Guatemala.