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 DoughtyI 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.