Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Monday, 13 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 April 2026. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if her department will cease the passage of the Diego Garcia Military Base & BIOT Bill, in respect to the ruling by Justice Lewis that reinstated the Right of Abode for Chagossians on the British Indian Ocean Territory.

Answer: I refer the Rt Hon Member to the statement I made to the House on 13 April, and the answers I provided to questions raised in response, except for matters of ongoing litigation, where I am unable to comment at this time.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 126540
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
Monday, 13 April 2026
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: British Indian Ocean Territory Military bases Diego Garcia Sovereignty Chagos Islands
Legislation: Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2024-26
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