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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 May 2026 (named day). It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total savings are for each financial year for the remainder of the current parliament owing to the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill not completing its passage through Parliament before the end of the previous session.

Answer

Funding associated with the future of the British Indian Ocean Territory remains subject to ongoing discussions and will continue to be managed as part of the Department's usual financial planning processes, in conjunction with His Majesty's Treasury.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1016
Session
2026-27
Related items
Diego Garcia: Military Bases
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
British Indian Ocean Territory Finance Legislative process Military bases Diego Garcia Sovereignty Chagos Islands
Legislation
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2024-26
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk