Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 41391

Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Tabled: 26 March 2025

Answered: 31 March 2025

Named Day

Question

Mr Mark Francois

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether Parliament will be provided with an updated briefing on the Chagos deal’s implications, in the context of the reported U.S. military build-up at Diego Garcia and its potential to extend operations.

Answer

Luke Pollard

Details of the Treaty agreed between the UK and Mauritius will come before Parliament for scrutiny in the usual manner following its signature. The joint UK-US military base on Diego Garcia plays a crucial role in regional and international security. The ...

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