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Proceeding contribution from Paul Holmes (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 9 September 2025. It occurred during Debate on bill on Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill.


Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill

I can tell the hon. Gentleman. Let me say it very clearly and very slowly, because I know that hon. Members have written their speeches before the debate started: zero. Zero is less than the deal the Minister is choosing. Let me repeat it very slowly for the hon. Gentleman and for Members across the House: the deal was ended. There was no deal. The negotiations stopped. There were no negotiations.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
772 c789 
Session
2024-26
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Costs British Indian Ocean Territory Mauritius Military bases Diego Garcia Sovereignty Treaties Negotiations USA Chagossians Chagos Islands Chagossian Trust Fund
Legislation
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2024-26
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk