Member

The issue about identity that she raises matters. Recognition in official documents matters to people. It is identity. I can see why it matters. Decisions on that do not have any bearing on our ability to operate the base securely. I was hoping that the noble Baroness, Lady Foster, would be in her place. I want to make clear to the Committee and place on record that the Mauritian Government have now said that they will record the place of birth as “Islands of the Chagos Archipelago” and that, where this has not happened, they will review and amend any documents as necessary.