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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: British Indian Ocean Territory

Commons · Question 29498 · Tabled 6 Feb 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 25 Feb 2025

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which groups of Chagossians he has met with; and when he met them.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Doughty, 25 Feb 2025

As Minister for the Overseas Territories, I have met with members of the Chagossian community on 30 September and 3 October, and officials have also been in regular contact with Chagossians on a range of issues. We recognise the importance of the British ...