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British Indian Ocean Territory: Civilians

Commons · Question 5309 · Tabled 1 Jun 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 8 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

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.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Doughty, 8 Jun 2026

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.