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Written question asked by Andrew George (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 24 May 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 June 2007. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 June 2007 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Ilois: Resettlement

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when the Chagossians will be permitted to return to the Chagos Islands.
Answer

The effect of the 23 May judgement of the Court of Appeal is that the Chagossians may return to the Chagos Islands without prior authorisation, with the exception of Diego Garcia.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
140481; 461 c456W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Chagossians Resettlement
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk