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Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Asked by Priti PatelConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 14 May 2025UIN 51115

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has (a) received representations and (b) held discussions with the (i) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, (ii) Ministry of Defence and (iii) Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,

Answered by Darren Jones

The Chancellor has regular discussions with cabinet colleagues on a wide range of issues. The agreement with Mauritius was led by the Foreign Secretary who engaged Cabinet colleagues in the usual way.

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