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British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 25 February 2025UIN 28469

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an estimate of the projected financial commitments within the revised agreement with Mauritius on the Chagos Islands including adjustments for (a) inflation a

Answered by Stephen Doughty

Once the treaty is signed it will be put before both Houses for scrutiny before ratification in the usual way.

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