Written question asked by Peter Bradley (Labour) on Thursday, 18 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 January 2001. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Thursday, 25 January 2001 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what is the issue between the British High Commission in Belize and Belize Telecom; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Peter Bradley: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is at issue between the British High Commission in Belize and Belize Telecom; and if he will make a statement. [146919] Mr. Battle: Belize Telecommunications Ltd. has advised the British High Commission in Belmopan that it considers the latter's actions in using and circulating information about call-back services to be illegal and has pointed out that in their view, they are not therefore obliged to maintain telephone services to the High Commission. On the basis of legal advice taken, we disagree.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 361 c661W;361 c663W; 146919
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Diplomatic service Telephone services Belize Belize Telecommunications
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk