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Written question asked by Baroness Lister of Burtersett (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 November 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 November 2022. It was answered by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 November 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Statement by the Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on 3 November (HCWS354), what steps they are taking to take account of the views of the Chagossian communities, including those based in the UK, with regard to issues relating to the former inhabitants of the Chagos Archipelago and their descendants.

Answer

The UK and Mauritius have decided to begin negotiations on the exercise of sovereignty over the British Indian Ocean Territory/Chagos Archipelago. We know there are a wide range of views among Chagossian communities about the future of the British Indian Ocean Territory / Chagos Archipelago and will ensure we have conversations with communities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3285
Session
2022-23
Related items
British Indian Ocean Territory / Chagos Archipelago
Thursday, 3 November 2022
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Sovereignty Chagossians Chagos Islands
Link
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