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Diego Garcia: Military Bases

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 9 June 2025UIN 54650

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the document entitled UK/Mauritius: Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia (CS Mauritius No.1/2025), how he will ensure the (a) security and (b) operational continuity of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation monitoring stations on Diego Garcia under Mauritian sovereignty.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The United Kingdom shall continue to be responsible for the administration and facilitation of maintenance of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation monitoring stations on Diego Garcia. The arrangements are described in the International Organisations exchange of letters.

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