Chagos Islands
Debate between Stephen Doughty and James Cartlidge(1 week, 6 days ago)
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Stephen Doughty
The hon. Gentleman knows that I have a great deal of respect for him on these matters, and for his care for people and human rights around the world. I am very clear that the treaty and the deal respect the rights and interests of the Chagossians, and we have sought to put them at the heart of the arrangements. I have engaged with many Chagossians, who have a range of views, as we have heard today. It is absolutely clear to me that we need to put their interests at the heart of the deal, and we have done that. I am confident that when they look at the detail, they will see very positive outcomes for them and their communities, and we will provide that detail to the House in due course.
James Cartlidge (South Suffolk) (Con)
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker.