Lord Jay of Ewelme (CB)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 9 October 2024

Debate

British Indian Ocean Territory: Negotiations

Contribution

My Lords, I congratulate the Government on reaching this agreement, and I congratulate the last Government on initiating the negotiations for it. They right a long-standing wrong. As the Minister has said, we await the details of the agreement, but can she assure us that the Government will continue discussions and negotiations with the Government of Mauritius about the implementation of the agreement, including the risk of any entryism by China?

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