Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 June 2025. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 June 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Chagos Islands: Sovereignty
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the proposed deal with Mauritius on the Chagos Islands amends the status of (a) the waters of the British Indian Ocean Territory's Water and (b) the Blue Belt Programme.
- Answer
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The agreement will be supported by an enhanced partnership between the UK and Mauritius on conservation. This partnership will prioritise high conservation standards, with the UK supporting Mauritius' ambitions to establish a Marine Protected Area (MPA) that protects the globally significant ecosystems in the Chagos Archipelago.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 54008
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Mauritius Sovereignty Territorial waters Blue belt programme Chagos Islands
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- 2025-09-05 22:54:20 +0100
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