Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
(asked on 11th September 2026) - View Source
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have held with environmental organisations about the implications of the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill.
Answered by
Baroness Winterton of Doncaster
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
This question was answered on 25th September 2026
Ministers and officials have engaged with a range of stakeholders, including environmental organisations, on issues relating to the future of the Chagos Archipelago and the environmental protection of its unique marine environment. The Government remains committed to ensuring long-term robust environmental protections for the Archipelago.