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Lord Craig of Radley (CB)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 26 February 2026

Debate

Diego Garcia and British Indian Ocean Territory

Contribution

My Lords, on 5 January, when debating the Diego Garcia Bill, I asked the Minister this question: “Is there any legally binding agreement between the UK and the United States that it”, that is, the United States, “will continue its use of the base or have need of its use for the 99-year duration of the treaty?”—[Official Report, 5/1/26; col. 957.] The Minister did not answer then. Perhaps she could answer now, because it seems the UK should be aware and assured that the United States is committed for the whole length of the treaty, the 100 years.

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