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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 February 2024. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 February 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty

Question

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, if he will make an assessment of the implications for his policies of the report entitled Intimidation as Foreign Policy, published by Policy Exchange on 29 January 2024.

Answer

The Department is considering the Policy Exchange report of 29 January 2024. The UK's continued priority is to ensure the long term continued effective operation of the joint UK/US military base on Diego Garcia. Mauritius has also publicly committed to this goal.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12594
Session
2023-24
Subjects
British Indian Ocean Territory Mauritius Sovereignty
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk