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Written question asked by Roger Godsiff (Labour) on Monday, 18 April 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 April 2016 (named day). It was answered by James Duddridge (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 April 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Chagossians: Resettlement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how much compensation was paid from the public purse to Chagossians who were deported to the Seychelles.

Answer

Due to ongoing legal action against the Government, I regret that I am unable to respond to the question at this stage. As soon as matters are concluded, I shall write to the Hon. Gentleman with an answer to his question.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
34396
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Compensation British Indian Ocean Territory Chagossians Seychelles Resettlement
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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