Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK) on Monday, 29 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Chagos Islands: Sovereignty
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of the resettlement of the British Indian Ocean Territory.
- Answer
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The Treaty which the UK signed with Mauritius in May 2025 provides a clear path to resettlement on the Archipelago. Under the terms of the Treaty, the Government of Mauritius will be able to start a programme of resettlement on islands other than Diego Garcia, which will be available to all eligible Chagossians regardless of where they live.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 13780
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- British Indian Ocean Territory Mauritius Sovereignty Treaties Chagos Islands
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