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Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 9 June 2025UIN 55083

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Exchange of letters concerning implementation and interpretation of Article 11 of the agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Br

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The costs associated with the deal will be split between the Ministry of Defence and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

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