Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 13778
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: British Indian Ocean Territory
Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 8 July 2026
Question
Andrew Rosindell
Reform UK — Romford
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many officials from her Department with responsibility for the British Indian Ocean Territory are working a) within the British Indian Ocean Territory, b) from her Depart
Answer
Stephen DoughtyThe British Indian Ocean Territory is constitutionally distinct and separate from the UK. It is administered by the British Indian Ocean Territory Administration (BIOTA). The Commissioner is based in the UK and is supported by around 40 staff split betwee...
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