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Written question asked by Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 1 June 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 June 2018 (named day). It was answered by Alan Duncan (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 June 2018 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


British Indian Ocean Territory: Chagossians

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many Chagossians have been invited to participate in scientific expeditions to the Chagos Archipelago in 2018 to date.

Answer

Although we encourage scientific expeditions to include participants of Chagossian heritage, no Chagossians have been invited to participate in scientific expeditions to the British Indian Ocean Territory in 2018 to date.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
148860
Session
2017-19
Subjects
British Indian Ocean Territory Science Chagossians
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk