§ 61. Mr. LofthouseTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has on further progress in the territorial dispute between Guatemala and Belize; and what action the Government are taking to assist such progress.
§ Mr. EggarThe territorial dispute is a matter for bilateral settlement between Belize and Guatemala. We wish to see the dispute resolved at an early date and are ready to assist the parties directly involved by being present at negotiations if both sides so wish.