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Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Asked by Perran MoonLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 12 February 2026UIN 111510

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment has she made of the potential impact of the changes to the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands on the protection of the marine environment of the Chagos Archipe

Answered by Stephen Doughty

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 21 November 2025 in response to Question 90684.

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