Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 61128

Diego Garcia: Military Bases

Tabled: 19 June 2025

Answered: 24 June 2025

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Question

Mr Mark Francois

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Article 4 of the UK-Mauritius Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Mauritius invoking international law on military activities on D

Answer

Luke Pollard

All UK overseas bases are operated in accordance with our obligations under international law. This includes Diego Garcia. Article 4 of the treaty reflects the existing UK position.