Written question asked by Priti Patel (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 13 June 2025. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Friday, 20 June 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Chagos Islands: Seas and Oceans

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK/Mauritius: Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia, published on 22 May 2025, whether Mauritius will be able to conduct marine research activities (a) on Diego Garcia, (b) in the 12 nautical mile zone from Diego Garcia, (c) in the 12 nautical mile to 24 nautical mile zone and (d) in the Chagos Archipelago.

Answer: I refer the Right Honourable Member to the answer of 11 June 2025 to question 54739.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 58959
Session: 2024-26
Related items: 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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House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects: Research Seas and oceans Chagos Islands
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