Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 30610
British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty
Tabled: 11 February 2025
Answered: 25 February 2025
Named DayQuestion
Priti Patel
Conservative — Witham
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many counter proposals the Government has received from the Mauritian Government on the future sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory since 3 October 2024.
Answer
Stephen DoughtyIt would not have been, nor would it be appropriate to provide a running commentary on private negotiations, not least given the national security issues involved. When the treaty text is finalised and agreed, it will be laid before Parliament, which will...
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