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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 5 January 2026

Debate

Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill

Contribution

I have to say that I know of no basis for such a blanket assertion. Powers under statute relating to the Armed Forces—for example, the Armed Forces Act 2006—are subject to parliamentary procedures, including the affirmative procedure where rights and offences are involved.

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