To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with a view to facilitating the long-term security of Belize without necessarily a United Kingdom military presence; and if he will make a statement.

The United Kingdom is an additional participant in the Belize-Guatemala joint commission and has supported the efforts being made to reach a negotiated settlement between Belize and Guatemala. Such a settlement would contribute significantly to the long-term security of Belize.