British Indian Ocean Territory: Negotiations Debate

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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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They already can apply for UK citizenship. Of course we have been in dialogue and discussions with the Chagossians. My hon. Friend the Minister of State has met them regularly.

Phil Brickell Portrait Phil Brickell (Bolton West) (Lab)
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Does my right hon. Friend agree that this agreement has no bearing on the Government’s relationship with the other overseas territories and that the UK Government’s policy towards the Falkland Islands, Gibraltar and other territories remains unchanged, with support for their right to self-determination?

David Lammy Portrait Mr Lammy
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Self-determination is the key word, and we absolutely support the rights of the people of the Falkland Islands and Gibraltar in that regard.

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