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Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Asked by Dr Luke EvansConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 10 June 2025UIN 57372

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what proportion of the Chagos deal is funded by his Department's budget.

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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