Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 901991
Chagos Islands: Sovereignty
Tabled: 19 December 2024
Answered: 6 January 2025
Named DayQuestion
David Mundell
Conservative — Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the agreement with Mauritius on the sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory on global security.
Answer
Luke PollardFor decades, Diego Garcia has played a critical role in global security. It is a critical enabler of our ability to respond to crises and counter complex, challenging security threats. This agreement will safeguard the strategic security interests of the ...
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