Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 17021
Chagos Islands: Sovereignty
Tabled: 29 November 2024
Answered: 4 December 2024
Named DayQuestion
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had discussions with his US counterpart on the cost of the new settlement with the Chagos Islands to the (a) UK and (b) US.
Answer
Luke PollardThis historic agreement protects the long-term secure operation of the UK-US base on Diego Garcia, which plays such a crucial role in regional and international security. The base is a joint UK-US facility and is an essential part of the UK-US defence rel...
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