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British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty

Asked by Peter LambLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 26 February 2025UIN 31255

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will have discussions with his Mauritian counterpart on the return of Chagossians to the Chagos Archipelago without fear of (a) discrimination or (b) prosecution under the Criminal Code (Amendment) Act 2021 of Mauritius.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

Mauritius will be free to resettle the islands, other than Diego Garcia. It will be for Mauritius to set the terms of and manage any future resettlement. Ministers and officials continue to engage with their Mauritian counterparts as part of routine bilateral engagement.

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