Written question asked by Bradley Thomas (Conservative) on Monday, 3 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 February 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 10 February 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Chagos Islands: Sovereignty
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions (a) Ministers and (b) officials in his Department have had with US counterparts on the British Indian Ocean Territory since President Trump took office.
- Answer
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The Secretary of State for Defence held an introductory call with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on 31 January 2025, during which they discussed a wide range of security issues. Ministers and officials will continue to hold regular meetings with their US counterparts, including on the long-term protection of the base on Diego Garcia as a shared UK and US priority.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 28381
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Sovereignty USA Chagos Islands
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- 2025-09-05 17:37:26 +0100
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