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Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Diego Garcia: Military Bases

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the timing of the public commentary by the government of Mauritius on the Iranian missile attack on Diego Garcia.

Answer

None of the issues raised by the Rt Hon Member are matters for the UK Government, and none of them have any bearing on the future status of the Diego Garcia base, or the treaty negotiated with Mauritius.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
124049
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Armed conflict Mauritius Military bases Diego Garcia Iran
Link
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