Jim Dickson

Jim Dickson

Labour — Dartford

Speaking in the House of Commons on 22 May 2025

Debate

Diego Garcia Military Base

Contribution

I thank the Secretary of State for setting out very clearly why this is the right thing to do for the UK. Could he share with the House any threat assessments that he has, indicating that without guaranteed access to Diego Garcia—and “guaranteed” is the key word—China and other countries could attempt to expand their regional military presence, building installations close to the base?

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