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Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Monday, 14 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 October 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 12 October 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the costs of the agreement with Mauritius on the British Indian Ocean Territory were accounted for in the Defence Investment Plan.

Answer

Discussions regarding the Chagos treaty are ongoing and any future decisions will be managed as part of the Department's usual financial planning processes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
29361
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Defence Costs Investment Mauritius Sovereignty Treaties Chagos Islands
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk