Debates between Lord Deben and Earl of Courtown during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Tue 10th Nov 2015

Chagos Islands

Debate between Lord Deben and Earl of Courtown
Tuesday 10th November 2015

(9 years, 1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Deben Portrait Lord Deben (Con)
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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.

Earl of Courtown Portrait The Earl of Courtown
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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.