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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 May 2025. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Monday, 12 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, when he plans to publish the finalised text of the proposed treaty with Mauritius on the matter of sovereignty over the British Indian Ocean Territory.

Answer

Once the treaty is signed it will be put before both Houses for scrutiny before ratification in the usual way.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
50068
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Mauritius Sovereignty Treaties Chagos Islands
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk