HC Deb 17 December 1996 vol 287 cc487-8W
Dr. Lynne Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make it his policy that no British funds or loans will be disbursed for the paving of the Belize southern highway until the necessary social and environmental safeguards for the protection of the rainforest and the Maya peoples of Toledo district are in place. [9509]

Dr. Liam Fox

Our appraisal of the Belize southern highway project will take fully into account the social and environmental impact of paving the road before a decision is made on Britain's financial contribution.