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Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 February 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 February 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Diego Garcia military base, whether an exemption will exist from the Africa Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone provisions of the Pelindaba Treaty after sovereignty of the Chagos Islands is transferred from the United Kingdom to Mauritius.

Answer

I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answer provided on 6 January to Question 103253.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
110707
Session
2024-26
Related items
Diego Garcia: Nuclear Weapons
Monday, 12 January 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Africa Nuclear weapons Mauritius Sovereignty Treaties Chagos Islands
Link
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