Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 26043

Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Tabled: 23 January 2025

Answered: 28 January 2025

Named Day

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions (a) Ministers and (b) officials in his Department have had with US counterparts regarding the Chagos Islands since President Trump took office.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The Senate confirmation process is still ongoing for members of President Trump's Administration cabinet. The Government looks forward to working with US Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth following his confirmation by the Senate and the Administration in...

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