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Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 10 June 2025UIN 57215

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department plans to take legislative steps to support the implementation of the Chagos deal.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

Section 5 of the Explanatory Memorandum sets out the process for Treaty implementation.

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