Written Question·Treasury·UIN 51115

Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Tabled: 9 May 2025
Answered: 14 May 2025
Named Day

Question

Priti Patel

ConservativeWitham

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has (a) received representations and (b) held discussions with the (i) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, (ii) Ministry of Defence and (iii) Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,

Answer

Darren Jones
The Chancellor has regular discussions with cabinet colleagues on a wide range of issues. The agreement with Mauritius was led by the Foreign Secretary who engaged Cabinet colleagues in the usual way.