British Indian Ocean Territory: Negotiations Debate

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Gregor Poynton

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British Indian Ocean Territory: Negotiations

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Monday 7th October 2024

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Commons Chamber
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David Lammy Portrait Mr Lammy
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This deal secures the future of the base beyond the lifetime of anyone currently in this Parliament, and it can be extended. That is why the US Secretary of Defence has welcomed it. I would have thought that a former head of NATO of course welcomes this deal, because it secures the base and our national security, and the national security of the global community.

Gregor Poynton Portrait Gregor Poynton (Livingston) (Lab)
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Will the Foreign Secretary confirm that the vital operations on the base on Diego Garcia will remain completely unaltered and without disruption thanks to this agreement?

David Lammy Portrait Mr Lammy
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I am grateful to my hon. Friend. Absolutely, yes, I can.

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