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British Indian Ocean Territory

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 22 April 2026UIN 126542

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the cost to her Department was of litigation undertaken in the Supreme Court relating to the British Indian Ocean Territory in the last 12 months.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

I refer the Rt Hon Member to the statement I made to the House on 13 April, and the answers I provided to questions raised in response, except for matters of ongoing litigation, where I am unable to comment at this time.

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