§ Mr. LivseyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what benefit in training British forces obtain from being stationed in Belize; and what is his assessment of their value.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe commitment to Belize provides an opportunity for units and equipment to be tested in a demanding environment. Advantage is taken of the possibilities for jungle and adventure training, and field firing practice, whenever possible. Training is conducted128W jointly by ground, air and naval forces, and with the Belize defence force. These facilities are a valuable by-product of the Belize commitment.
§ Mr. LivseyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether he has any plans to make changes in the commitment of British forces to Belize.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonBritish forces are in Belize at the request of the Belize Government, and will remain for an appropriate period to assist with that country's external defence and the training of the Belize defence force. This remains the basis of the Belize commitment.