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Written question asked by Uma Kumaran (Labour) on Friday, 30 August 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 September 2024. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Monday, 9 September 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


British Indian Ocean Territory: Tamils

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on a decision regarding the most vulnerable Tamil refugees and migrants in the British Indian Territory of Diego Garcia.

Answer

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is working closely with relevant departments and BIOT Administration to respond to the health and welfare needs of all the migrants present in Diego Garcia.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3605
Session
2024-26
Subjects
British Indian Ocean Territory Migrants Refugees Tamils
Link
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