questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 3(f) of Annex 1 of the document entitled UK/Mauritius: Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia (CS Mauritius No.1/2025), what mechanism will be put in place to ensure any joint decision with the Government of Mauritius on the (a) construction and (b) emplacement of any (i) maritime installation, (ii) sensor, (iii) structure and (iv) artificial island does affect Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia operations.
answerText: A Joint Commission will oversee implementation of the treaty and will discuss issues relating to the effective operation of the base on Diego Garcia. No joint decision can be taken in the Joint Commission without UK agreement. Additionally, under the Trea...
heading: Diego Garcia: Military Bases