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Diego Garcia: Military Bases

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 23 June 2025UIN 59814

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Article 10, Clause 1 of the UK/Mauritius: Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia [CS Mauritius No.1/2025], what are the requirements for Mauritian companies to be sel

Answered by Luke Pollard

Future contracts falling under Article 10 of the treaty shall be subject to normal scrutiny and award processes.

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