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British Indian Ocean Territory

Asked by Priti PatelConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 30 January 2025UIN 26464

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Prime Minister had discussions on the (a) future of the British Indian Ocean Territory and (b) military base at Diego Garcia during his phone call with the Presid

Answered by Stephen Doughty

I refer the Rt Hon Member to the read out of the Prime Minister's phone call with President Trump on gov.uk.

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