Written question asked by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 May 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Nishi Dholakia

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government who appointed Nishi Dholakia as the Commissioner for the British Indian Ocean Territory; and to whom he is accountable.

Answer: The Commissioner has a constitutional responsibility to discharge the powers conferred on him under the British Indian Ocean Territory (Constitution) Order 2004 and related instruments, and does so with professional diligence. The Commissioner and BIOT Administration is constitutionally and legally separate from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL16595
Session: 2024-26
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Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Public appointments Commissioner for the British Indian Ocean Territory Dholakia, Nishi
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