Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 44930
Chagos Islands: Sovereignty
Tabled: 8 April 2025
Answered: 14 May 2025
Question
Andrew Rosindell
Reform UK — Romford
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has received representations from his US counterpart on the proposed transfer of sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory to Mauritius.
Answer
Luke PollardThe Secretary of State for Defence speaks regularly with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on a wide range of security issues, including the long-term, secure and effective operation of the base on Diego Garcia. We welcome US support of the UK proceeding ...
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