HC Deb 03 March 1988 vol 128 c683W
Mr. Cartwright

To 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 Stewart

Any such requests would remain confidential between the Government of Belize and Her Majesty's Government.

Mr. Cartwright

To 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 Stewart

Regular 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.

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