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Written question asked by Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 April 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 April 2023 (named day). It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Monday, 24 April 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assurances his Department has sought from the government of Mauritius in the negotiations on the transfer of the British Indian Overseas Territory .

Answer

The Foreign Secretary's Written Ministerial Statement (UIN HCWS645) of 17 March 2023 states that the UK and Mauritius are continuing negotiations on the exercise of sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) /Chagos Archipelago. We cannot speculate on possible outcomes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
181401
Session
2022-23
Related items
Subjects
Mauritius Sovereignty Chagos Islands
Link
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