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Lord Hylton
asked Her Majesty's Government:What response they have received to their recent protest to the United States Government against the sale of helicopter spare parts to Guatemala.
Lord Trefgarne
When we again drew the United States Government's attention to our concern about the possible consequences for Belize of military sales to Guatemala, the State Department said that these refurbished helicopters are expected to be used primarily for anti-guerrilla operations and that their military impact will be limited. In commenting on this sale, the Guatemalan Government have reiterated their desire for a peaceful settlement to the Belize dispute.