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Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeAttorney GeneralTabled Answered 26 February 2026UIN 115119

The question

To ask the Solicitor General, on how many occasions did the Attorney General meet with Philippe Sands KC in discussions on the Chagos Islands.

Answered by Ellie Reeves

The Attorney General has never engaged in discussion with Philippe Sands KC on the UK-Mauritius Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago.

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