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Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 9 June 2025UIN 54794

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Mauritius concerning

Answered by Stephen Doughty

As stated in the Explanatory Memorandum, the average annual cost to the UK during the initial 99-year period of the treaty is £101 million in 2025/2026 prices.

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