Chagos Islands

Debate between Earl of Courtown and Lord Deben

Tuesday 10th November 2015 Lords Chamber

[Lord Deben (Con)]

Will my noble friend make quite sure that whatever arrangements are made, they protect and support the remarkable new ocean reserve which is around the Chagos Islands? This is a proud part of Britain’s dealings in this area.

[The Earl of Courtown]

My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Deben, refers to the marine protected area. He is quite right that this is one of the most important areas of biodiversity in that sort of environment on the planet.