questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the intended effect of Article 1 of the UK-Mauritius Treaty is to recognise Mauritius as being sovereign over the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia since Maur
answerText: Mauritius will become sovereign at the point of entry into force of the Treaty. The Treaty explicitly grants all rights and authorities that the United Kingdom requires for the long-term, secure and effective operation of the Base.
heading: Chagos Islands: Sovereignty