Written question asked by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Monday, 28 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 May 2025 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Thursday, 8 May 2025 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, pursuant to the Answer of 25 April 2025 to Question 46691 on British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty, whether resettlement will be limited to the Chagossian diaspora; and what criteria will be used to determine eligibility for participation.

Answer: This agreement will enable Mauritius to develop a programme of resettlement on the islands, other than Diego Garcia. The terms of resettlement will be for Mauritius to determine.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 48365
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Chagos Islands: Sovereignty
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Subjects: Mauritius Sovereignty Resettlement Seychelles Chagos Islands
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