Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 126543
British Indian Ocean Territory
Tabled: 13 April 2026
Answered: 22 April 2026
Question
Sir John Hayes
Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will list all law firms her department has consulted regarding British Indian Ocean Territory this year.
Answer
Stephen DoughtyI refer the Rt Hon Member to the statement I made to the House on 13 April, and the answers I provided to questions raised in response, except for matters of ongoing litigation, where I am unable to comment at this time.