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British Indian Ocean Territory: Development Aid

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 1 April 2025UIN 36672

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has considered using official development assistance as part of the financial arrangements for the Chagos Islands deal.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

Once an agreement is signed further details of the Treaty will be put before both Houses for scrutiny and treaty ratification in the usual way. This will include costs.

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