British Indian Ocean Territory: Tamils

(asked on 4th March 2022) - View Source

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make and what assessment of the welfare of Tamil refugees in Diego Garcia.


Answered by
Amanda Milling Portrait
Amanda Milling
Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury
This question was answered on 10th March 2022

We are supporting the 89 people escorted to The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) for their safety when their vessel was damaged last year. Their welfare is our top priority. We are working with the group and international partners on options and next steps.

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