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Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Asked by Priti PatelConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 9 June 2025UIN 54744

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he will bring forward legislative proposals to implement the UK-Mauritius Treaty; and what legislation will be (a) amended and (b) revoked.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

Section 5 of the Explanatory Memorandum sets out the process for the Treaty to be implemented.

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