Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 April 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 May 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Chagos Islands: Sovereignty
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has received representations from his US counterpart on the proposed transfer of sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory to Mauritius.
- Answer
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The Secretary of State for Defence speaks regularly with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on a wide range of security issues, including the long-term, secure and effective operation of the base on Diego Garcia. We welcome US support of the UK proceeding with the proposed treaty with Mauritius, as well as the President's recognition of the strength of the deal.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 44930
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Mauritius Sovereignty Chagos Islands
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- 2025-09-05 22:29:48 +0100
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