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 ...