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Chagos Islands: Military Bases

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 12 February 2026UIN 111641

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Government has given security guarantees to the United States on the future of the military base on Chagos Islands since 2 February 2026.

Answered by Al Carns

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 26 January 2026 to Question 107405 to the hon. Member for South Suffolk (Mr Cartlidge). We welcome continued US support for a deal that secures the long-term, stable and effective operation of the base.

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