Written Question·Treasury·UIN 51115
Chagos Islands: Sovereignty
Tabled: 9 May 2025
Answered: 14 May 2025
Named DayQuestion
Priti Patel
Conservative — Witham
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 JonesThe 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.