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Diego Garcia: Radio Frequencies

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 26 February 2025UIN 30054

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what (a) discussions he has had with his counterpart in the US and (b) legal advice he has received on the electromagnetic spectrum over Diego Garcia.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The Foreign Secretary and US Secretary of State had a phone call on 27 January where they discussed a range of shared UK/US priorities, including the long-term protection of the base on Diego Garcia. The Government, as anyone else, is entitled to receive legal advice in confidence that will not be made public.

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