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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Monday, 16 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 June 2025. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Monday, 23 June 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


British Indian Ocean Territory (Constitution) Order 2004

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what changes he plans to make to the British Indian Ocean Territory (Constitution) Order 2004 following the Treaty with Mauritius.

Answer

Following entry into force of the Treaty, Mauritius will be sovereign over the Chagos Archipelago and the British Indian Ocean Territory will no longer exist. The Government will bring forward a Bill as soon as parliamentary time allows, which will make provision inter alia for the ongoing governance of Diego Garcia.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
60010
Session
2024-26
Related items
Subjects
Mauritius Sovereignty Chagossians Chagos Islands
Legislation
British Indian Ocean Territory (Constitution) Order 2004
Link
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