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Written question asked by Alexander Stafford (Conservative) on Monday, 16 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 January 2023. It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 January 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


British Indian Ocean Territory: Military Bases

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had recent discussions with his US counterpart on the joint military base in the British Indian Ocean Territory in the context of negotiations with Mauritius over the territory’s sovereignty.

Answer

The Secretary of State and his officials are in regular contact with the US on a range of issues including the British Indian Ocean Territory / Chagos Archipelago.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
124176
Session
2022-23
Subjects
British Indian Ocean Territory Mauritius Military bases USA
Link
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