Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 59998

Chagossians: Government Assistance

Tabled: 16 June 2025

Answered: 23 June 2025

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Question

Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will conduct a consultation with Chagossians on the (a) restoration of the right of (i) abode and (ii) resettlement, (b) loss of (A) visitation permissions and (B) prac

Answer

Stephen Doughty

We recognise the importance of the islands to Chagossians and have worked to ensure the agreement reflects this. We will increase our support to Chagossians, including through: the establishment of a £40 million trust fund to benefit Chagossians; the abil...

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