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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 18 November 2025
Debate
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillContribution
A five-year period was chosen for adults, in line with previous examples of time-limited schemes in the UK and overseas. This was agreed as a reasonable period to allow Chagossian descendants to decide whether they wish to become British citizens. Those under 18 were also given five years to apply from the point that they become an adult.
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