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Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 3 March 2026UIN 114880

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on what dates Jonathan Powell had meetings with her Department to discuss the Chagos Islands in the period between 4 July 2024 and his appointment as Special Envoy in Septemb

Answered by Stephen Doughty

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided in response to Questions 115117 on 3 March.

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