Written question asked by Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 May 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Chagos Islands: Sovereignty

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government when they most recently met the Commissioner for the British Indian Ocean Territory to discuss the settlement of Chagossians on Peros Banhos island.

Answer: I refer the Noble Baroness to the answer provided in response to Questions HL16595-99 on 29 April.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL16622
Session: 2024-26
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Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Foreign relations Sovereignty Chagos Islands Commissioner for the British Indian Ocean Territory
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