Written questions

Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Commons · Question 901991 · Tabled 19 Dec 2024 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 6 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by David Mundell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the agreement with Mauritius on the sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory on global security.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 6 Jan 2025

For decades, Diego Garcia has played a critical role in global security. It is a critical enabler of our ability to respond to crises and counter complex, challenging security threats. This agreement will safeguard the strategic security interests of the ...