Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 17844
Chagossians
Tabled: 4 December 2024
Answered: 13 December 2024
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when Ministers from his Department have met representatives of the Chagossian community since 4 July 2024; and which Minister met how many Chagossians on each such occasion.
Answer
Stephen DoughtyI have met with members of the Chagossian community twice since 4 July 2024. There are a large number of Chagossian groups in the UK and internationally with a spectrum of views. We will continue efforts to engage the community.