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British Indian Ocean Territory: Inter Mediate

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 13 July 2026UIN 16364

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether (a) Ministers and (b) special advisers in her Department have had discussions with Inter Mediate on the British Indian Ocean Territory since July 2024.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answers provided on 15 September 2025 in response to Question 69770, and on 5 February 2026 in response to Question 108231.

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