British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office written question – answered at on 6 December 2024.

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Photo of Priti Patel Priti Patel Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what further visits he expects Jonathan Powell to make in his role negotiating the future sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory; and when he expects that role to end.

Photo of Stephen Doughty Stephen Doughty Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Jonathan Powell started his role as National Security Adviser on 2 December. In this role he will continue to engage on matters related to the British Indian Ocean Territory as well as a range of other national security issues, both in the UK and overseas.

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