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Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 13 December 2024UIN 17844

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when Ministers from his Department have met representatives of the Chagossian community since 4 July 2024; and which Minister met how many Chagossians on each such occasion.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

I have met with members of the Chagossian community twice since 4 July 2024. There are a large number of Chagossian groups in the UK and internationally with a spectrum of views. We will continue efforts to engage the community.

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