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Lord Sandhurst (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 9 October 2024

Debate

British Indian Ocean Territory: Negotiations

Contribution

My Lords, the noble Baroness has not answered an important question which my noble friend asked. Does the agreement give the United Kingdom an absolute right to extend the lease at the end of the 99 years, or is it just a right to ask for renewal? That is very different. Which is it?

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