British Indian Ocean Territory: Negotiations Debate
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(2 months, 2 weeks ago)
Lords ChamberThe noble Baroness puts it very well and I think she does know why this furore may have erupted. I have said all I need to say about my views on that.
Like other noble Lords, I congratulate the Labour Government on finishing what the Conservative Government started. I will ask the Minister two questions. Would the Mauritian Government pay for any repatriation scheme to the islands, and can the Minister confirm that this treaty is compatible with existing other relevant treaties, such as the Treaty of Pelindaba?
Yes; we are not party to that particular treaty, as the noble Lord probably knows, but we are party to some of its annexes. And I can confirm that this treaty is compatible with all our other international obligations.