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Speaking in the House of Lords on 12 January 2026

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Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill

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One of the jewels in the crown of the British Indian Ocean Territory is one of the largest marine protected areas in the world, a tremendous achievement for the natural world of which we can all rightly be very proud. Ministers have reassured us that Mauritius has agreed to continue that protection, except for small amounts of what they call “artisanal fishing”. Yet, the Mauritian Fisheries Minister said last year:
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