Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 43856

Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Tabled: 3 April 2025
Answered: 11 April 2025

Question

Priti Patel

ConservativeWitham

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what formal response he has received from the US on the proposed treaty with Mauritius.

Answer

Stephen Doughty
We have received confirmation from the White House that the United States supports the UK proceeding with the deal. This follows a rigorous U.S. interagency process. We welcome the U.S. endorsement of the deal, as well as the President's recognition of th...

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