Written question asked by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Friday, 30 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Thursday, 5 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, with reference to paragraph 3(b) of Annex 1 of the document entitled UK/Mauritius: Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia (CS Mauritius No.1/2025), what equipment located in the Chagos archipelago beyond Diego Garcia requires notification to the Government of Mauritius before (a) maintenance and (b) upgrades are conducted; and what procedures will govern the (i) content and (ii) timing of such notifications.
- Answer
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There are a range of vital facilities and capabilities on the base on Diego Garcia and the surrounding area that keep Britain safe. We do not discuss these publicly for security reasons.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 54632
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Agreement, done at London and Port Louis on 22 May 2025, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Mauritius concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia
Thursday, 22 May 2025
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- Subjects
- Mauritius Military bases Sovereignty Chagos Islands
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