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Written question asked by Priti Patel (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 September 2025. It was answered by Ellie Reeves (Labour) on Friday, 12 September 2025 on behalf of the Attorney General.


Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Question

To ask the Solicitor General, whether the Attorney General has discussed the UK-Mauritius Treaty over the future sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago with Philippe Sands.

Answer

The Attorney General has never engaged in discussion with Philippe Sands on the UK-Mauritius Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
75278
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Mauritius Sovereignty Treaties Sands, Philippe Chagos Islands
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk