Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 9139
British Indian Ocean Territory: Detainees
Tabled: 15 October 2024
Answered: 23 October 2024
Question
Andrew Rosindell
Reform UK — Romford
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many illegal immigrants are currently being detained by the United Kingdom within the British Indian Ocean Territory (Chagos Islands).
Answer
Stephen Doughty64 migrants are currently under the care of the BIOT Administration on Diego Garcia, with 8 of those receiving medical treatment off island. The Government are working at pace to find a solution for the migrants that both protects their welfare and the in...
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