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British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty

Asked by Lee AndersonReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 25 February 2025UIN 29495

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the total cost is of the financial settlement for the transfer of sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

Details of the proposed treaty will be set out when it is laid before Parliament.

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