Written question asked by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 July 2000. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 July 2000 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on Her Majesty's Government's position regarding the dispute between Belize and Guatemala.

Answer: Mr. Robathan: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on Her Majesty's Government's position regarding the dispute between Belize and Guatemala. [132266] Mr. Battle: The UK fully supports Belize's sovereignty and territorial integrity. We welcome the talks currently taking place between Belize and Guatemala under the auspices of the Organisation of American States. We welcome the agreement at their most recent meeting on 17-20 July to hold further talks on the dispute, to implement confidence building measures and to establish military to military contacts.

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