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Written question asked by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Monday, 2 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 March 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Monday, 9 March 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Mauritius: Armed Conflict

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether it is their policy to inform Mauritius of any armed attack on a third State directly emanating from the base on Diego Garcia.

Answer

The UK-Mauritius Agreement has not yet entered into force, and as such standard operating protocols apply.

The requirement to inform a host nation about military action undertaken is a standard element in many such arrangements. However, once the agreement has entered into force it does not require us to notify Mauritius in advance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL15024
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Armed conflict Mauritius Military bases Diego Garcia
Link
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