Conference of British Dependent Territories on November 24.

He has been invited to lead off a discussion on the choice between inter-dependence or regional cooperation as an alternative to dependency.

Sir John will join heads of government of the remaining British Dependent Territories.

British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs is to deliver the keynote address.

Other speakers include BBC Foreign Affairs editor Mr. John Simpson Caribbean Tourism Organisation European director Mr. David Barber.

While in London, Sir John will attend the annual general meeting of the Bermuda Society at the House of Lords on November 23.