HC Deb 07 December 1987 vol 124 cc6-7W
Mr. Aspinwall

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government on the Belize/Guatemala territorial dispute.

Mr. Mellor

The territorial dispute is a matter for bilateral settlement between Belize and Guatemala. We should like to see the problem resolved at an early date and are willing to assist the parties directly involved by being present as observers at negotiations if both sides so wish.

Mr. Aspinwall

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the present state of relations between the United Kingdom and Guatemala.

Mr. Mellor

We have normal diplomatic relations with Guatemala, whose return to democracy in late 1985 we warmly welcomed.