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Chagossians

Asked by Lee AndersonReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 3 March 2026UIN 114176

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with members of the Chagossian community in Britain.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office officials have met Chagossian individuals and groups over 30 times since 2024. I have met with Chagossian groups and individuals four times. The new Chagossian Contact Group has held meetings in September and December 2025, and again in January. The group will continue to meet quarterly.

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