Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 99128

Diego Garcia: Military Bases

Tabled: 10 December 2025
Answered: 19 December 2025

Question

Sarah Pochin

Reform UKRuncorn and Helsby

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has received assurances from the Government of Mauritius on ensuring uninterrupted access for UK and allied forces to the facilities on Diego Garcia following the entry into force of the UK/Mauritius:

Answer

Al Carns
The UK-Mauritius Agreement, which, beyond assurances, represents legally binding obligations, robustly protects the national security of the UK and our allies, and ensures that the UK will continue to exercise all rights and authorities which are required...

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