§ Mr. CartwrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what request he has received from the Government of Belize for additional military assistance to make good the sudden loss of support through the United States military aid programme; and what reply he has given.
§ Mr. Ian StewartAny such requests would remain confidential between the Government of Belize and Her Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. CartwrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what consideration is being given to the more extensive use of facilities in Belize for the training of British forces.
§ Mr. Ian StewartRegular consideration is given to ways in which training for British forces can be carried out more effectively within the limits of the facilities and resources available both in the United Kingdom and overseas. There are no plans at present to extend the use of facilities in Belize for the training of British forces.