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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Joe Robertson (Conservative). It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 April 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


UK-Mauritius Treaty: Chagos Islands

Question

Whether any costs arising from the proposed treaty with Mauritius on the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands will be met by his Department.

Answer

The UK-Mauritius treaty, which enables the continued operation of the base on Diego Garcia, is still subject to finalisation and signature. Financial obligations arising from the agreement, including departmental budgetary responsibilities, will be managed responsibly within the Government’s fiscal framework, including through the upcoming spending review.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
765 cc138-9 
903535 
Session
2024-26
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Mauritius Sovereignty Treaties Chagos Islands
Link
View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk