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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 25 November 2025

Debate

Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill

Contribution

Annex 1(3)(d) refers to activity in the Chagos Archipelago beyond Diego Garcia and the 12 nautical mile zone surrounding it. It requires UK consent for third parties to deploy security forces in the wider archipelago.

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