Written question asked by Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 13 April 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 April 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Monday, 27 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Chagos Islands: Humanitarian Aid

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government whether a Minister authorised UK immigration officers and police to search the yacht No Excuse and seize supplies intended for inhabitants of the Chagos Islands on 11 April; and if so, which one.

Answer: These are operational matters for the British Indian Overseas Territory (BIOT) Authority, discharged under the powers provided in the BIOT (Immigration) Order 2004.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL16223
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Chagos Islands: Humanitarian Aid
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Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Humanitarian aid Immigration officers Police Seized articles Sailing boats Chagos Islands
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