Written question asked by Aphra Brandreth (Conservative) on Monday, 23 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 June 2025. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 July 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Chagos Islands: Marine Protected Areas
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Government of Mauritius on recognising the UK-established marine protected area around the Chagos Archipelago in advance of the transfer of sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius.
- Answer
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As the Treaty states, the support that the UK will provide Mauritius in establishing and managing the Chagos Archipelago Marine Protected Area will be agreed between the Parties by a separate written instrument, as part of implementation of the Agreement.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 62074
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Mauritius Sovereignty Marine protected areas Chagos Islands
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- 2025-09-05 23:37:18 +0100
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