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Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Asked by Peter LambLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 28 October 2024UIN 10585

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what plans he has for engagement with the Chagossian community during the transfer of sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

Ministers and officials will continue to regularly engage with members of the Chagossian community on a range of issues, including on the implementation of the agreement reached between the United Kingdom and Mauritius. We recognise the importance of the islands to Chagossians and have worked to ensure this agreement reflects their interests.

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