questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to paragraph 3(b) of Annex 1 of the document entitled UK/Mauritius: Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia (CS Mauritius No.1/2025), if he will set out (a) how many locations fall within paragraph 3(b) of Annex 1, (b) which department of the Government of Mauritius will be informed of the locations, and (c) whether the Agreement binds the Government of Mauritius to keep those locations confidential.
answerText: There are a range of vital facilities and capabilities on the base on Diego Garcia and the surrounding area that keep the UK and our allies safe. Many of these are too sensitive to be discussed publicly.
heading: Chagos Islands: Sovereignty