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British Indian Ocean Territory

Asked by Priti PatelConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 11 February 2026UIN 110760

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has received advice on the UK unilaterally revising the 1966 Exchange of Notes with the US on the sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answer provided on 22 December 2025 in response to Question HL12714. Any updates will be provided in the usual way in due course.

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