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 Pollard
The 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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