Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 22627

Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Tabled: 8 January 2025
Answered: 17 January 2025

Question

Wendy Morton

Conservative — Aldridge-Brownhills

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on a treaty with Mauritius on the British Indian Ocean Territory.

Answer

Stephen Doughty
I have had regular discussions with Ministerial colleagues on issues related to a treaty with Mauritius on the British Indian Ocean Territory. HM Government remains committed to reaching an agreement with Mauritius in the best interests of both parties.