Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 111641
Chagos Islands: Military Bases
Tabled: 9 February 2026
Answered: 12 February 2026
Named DayQuestion
Sir John Hayes
Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Government has given security guarantees to the United States on the future of the military base on Chagos Islands since 2 February 2026.
Answer
Al CarnsI refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 26 January 2026 to Question 107405 to the hon. Member for South Suffolk (Mr Cartlidge). We welcome continued US support for a deal that secures the long-term, stable and effective operation of the base.