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British Indian Ocean Territory (Constitution) Order 2004

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 23 June 2025UIN 60010

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what changes he plans to make to the British Indian Ocean Territory (Constitution) Order 2004 following the Treaty with Mauritius.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

Following entry into force of the Treaty, Mauritius will be sovereign over the Chagos Archipelago and the British Indian Ocean Territory will no longer exist. The Government will bring forward a Bill as soon as parliamentary time allows, which will make provision inter alia for the ongoing governance of Diego Garcia.

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