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British Indian Ocean Territory: Civilians

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 8 June 2026UIN 5309

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what her policy is on civilian habitation of the outer atolls of the British Indian Ocean Territory.

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.

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