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Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 23 June 2025UIN 60003

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Chagossian people will be assured of their right of abode within the British Indian Ocean Territory before transfer of sovereignty.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

I refer the Hon Member to the reply given to his previous question 59998.

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