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Lord Coaker
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03 Feb 2021
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20 Apr 2026
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HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillThe noble Baroness will know that we are not binning the treaty—I think that was the word she used. We will look to take it forward and discussions will continue; it just will not…14 Apr 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillLet me make one general point. The clash of opinion in this Chamber leads to better policy, done in the way that it is done. I respect challenge from wherever it comes, because…14 Apr 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillThis is a treaty between the UK and Mauritius with respect to the future of the BIOT, without the involvement of the Maldivian Government. If that is wrong, I will write to the…14 Apr 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy noble friend makes an important point. As far as I am aware, numerous Members of your Lordships’ House have met the Chagossian community and numerous ministerial visits have…14 Apr 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy understanding, reading it again in preparing for this Statement, is that there is no right of return as it stands at the present time in the existing arrangements. What is…14 Apr 2026
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