§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the current agreed period of notice for withdrawal of the British garrison in Belize; what changes in the period of notice have occurred since June 1983; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarAs agreed with the Belize Government on independence, the British garrison will remain in Belize for an appropriate period to assist with external defence and with the training of the Belize defence force. There has been no change in the position since independence.