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Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 20 May 2026UIN 1019

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Gordon Brown held discussions with the government of Mauritius in 2009 during which the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands was raised.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 9 February to Question 109314.

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