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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, whether Chagossians have participated in any conservation, enforcement, or science work in the Chagos Islands area as envisaged by his Department's 2015 consultation paper.

Answer

Since 2012 eight people of Chagossian heritage have visited the British Indian Ocean Territory for scientific or conservation purposes. ​


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
148861
Session
2017-19
Related items
British Indian Ocean Territory: Chagossians
Thursday, 21 June 2018
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
British Indian Ocean Territory Nature conservation Science Chagossians
Link
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