Diego Garcia: Military Bases

Ministry of Defence written question – answered at on 18 November 2024.

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Photo of James Cartlidge James Cartlidge Shadow Secretary of State for Defence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of the cost of running the UK-US military base in Diego Garcia was covered by the United States in financial year 2023-24.

Photo of Luke Pollard Luke Pollard The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence

It is not possible to determine relative proportions of the running cost of the base in Diego Garcia. The United States is responsible for any costs it incurs, while the UK remains responsible for the cost of the UK element of the base only.

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