Priti Patel MP: written questions

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Chagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54745More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to section 21 of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of extending the period for Parliament
Answer: I refer the Rt. Honourable Member to my answer to question 47650.
Answered 5 Jun 2025
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Chagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54744More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he will bring forward legislative proposals to implement the UK-Mauritius Treaty; and what legislation will be (a) amended and (b) revoked.
Answer: Section 5 of the Explanatory Memorandum sets out the process for the Treaty to be implemented.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
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Chagossians: FinanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54743More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Written Statement of 16 November 2016 on British Indian Ocean Territory, columns 11WS-12WS, what his policy is on the £40 million fund for Chagossians.
Answer: Of the £40 million ten-year commitment made by the 2016 Conservative Government, only £1.6 million was spent by the time this government came into power in July 2024. This government will take a new approach to ensure projects are fully informed by the ne...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
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Chagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54742More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the document entitled UK/Mauritius: Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia (CS Mauritius No.1/2025), whether the Pelindaba Treat
Answer: The UK is not a Party to the Pelindaba Treaty, although it is a Party to Protocols I and II to that Treaty. Both the UK and Mauritius have ensured that all their respective international treaty obligations are compatible with the Agreement.
Answered 5 Jun 2025
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Chagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54741More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to paragraphs 7 to 9 of Annex 1 of the document entitled UK/Mauritius: Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia (CS Mauritius No.1/20
Answer: The Treaty ensures that the UK can monitor and notify Mauritius of activities which risk conflict with obligations in Article 3 (2)(b). As the Treaty notes, the UK can provide written reasons as to why this activity may be against treaty obligations, and ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
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Chagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54740More
Question: 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)
Answer: 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.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
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British Indian Ocean Territory: Marine Protected AreasForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the provisions in Article 5(2) of the UK-Mauritius Treaty (CP 1334), what steps he is taking to protect the status of the current marine protected area; whe
Answer: UK support to Mauritius to establish and manage the Chagos Archipelago Marine Protected Area will be agreed by the Parties by a separate written instrument as part of the implementation of the Agreement. Under the agreement, the UK shall be responsible fo...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
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British Indian Ocean Territory: Territorial WatersForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54738More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to Article 1 of the document entitled UK/Mauritius: Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia (CS Mauritius No.1/2025), if he will set
Answer: The UK will have the right to manage the area up to 12 nautical miles around Diego Garcia for defence purposes. Between 12 and 24 nautical miles, no construction, installations, structures or sensors can be installed without the UK's agreement. Fishing an...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
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Pakistan: TerrorismForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53035More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he had discussions with his counterpart in Pakistan on (a) terrorist infrastructure and (b) plans to dismantle terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan during his visit o
Answer: The UK and Pakistan share a strong mutual interest in countering terrorism. We are committed to working together to combat the terrorist threat and the extremism that sustains it. During his meeting with his Pakistani counterpart on 16 May, the Foreign Se...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
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Chagos Islands: SovereigntyTreasuryTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51115More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has (a) received representations and (b) held discussions with the (i) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, (ii) Ministry of Defence and (iii) Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,
Answer: The Chancellor has regular discussions with cabinet colleagues on a wide range of issues. The agreement with Mauritius was led by the Foreign Secretary who engaged Cabinet colleagues in the usual way.
Answered 14 May 2025
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Environment Protection: International CooperationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his international counterparts on proposals for an ecocide law.
Answer: Tackling the climate and nature emergency is a priority for this Government. The UK has strong regulations to protect the environment and contravention of many of these is a criminal offence. At the international level, we are aware of the proposal by Van...
Answered 19 May 2025
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Mauritius: Diplomatic RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50843More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what estimate he has made of the costs of diplomatic engagement with Mauritius since 5 July 2024.
Answer: We are unable to provide an estimate of the overall costs of diplomatic engagement with any single country. Diplomatic engagement takes place through a range of different activities and forums, and may include bilateral in-person engagement, virtual meeti...
Answered 19 May 2025
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: RedundancyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50842More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 30 April 2025 to Question 45603 on Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Redundancy, what estimate he has made of the annual salary cost sav
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has estimated that the Voluntary Exit Scheme could result in annual savings of £35-40 million. The Scheme is still in progress, with exits taking place by the end of this Financial Year. We do not yet know ...
Answered 19 May 2025
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Chagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50841More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on what dates Mauritian negotiators have met with officials to discuss the future sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory since July 2024.
Answer: Discussions between the UK and Mauritius on securing the vital base on Diego Garcia and on the future exercise of sovereignty over the British Indian Ocean Territory remain ongoing. It is not appropriate to provide a running commentary on engagement betwe...
Answered 19 May 2025
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China: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50840More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 17 March 2025 to Question 36633 on China: Audit, when he plans to publish the China Audit; which Departments he has had discussions with on that aud
Answer: The China Audit will conclude shortly. In line with the Government's manifesto commitment, the Audit has involved extensive consultations with hundreds of individuals, organisations, academic institutions, businesses and public bodies, including all centr...
Answered 20 May 2025
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Gaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50839More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much UK funded aid is awaiting entry into Gaza.
Answer: UK aid includes both goods and services delivered through UN agencies and international Non-Governmental Organizations. Quantifying how much is awaiting entry into Gaza is difficult, due to the complex operating environment and limited real-time data. On ...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
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HamasForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50838More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Hamas have links with (a) other proscribed terrorist groups and (b) Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Answer: The UK assesses Hamas in its entirety to be concerned in terrorism and therefore as of 26 November 2021 has proscribed the organisation in full. The UK condemns Hamas' continued attacks against civilians which are unacceptable and unjustifiable. It is ent...
Answered 15 May 2025
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Chagossian Trust FundForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50837More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 6 May 2025 given to Question 48885 on British Indian Ocean Territory: Development Aid, whether (a) British Chagossians will be represented in the go
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon Member to the response given to her previous Question 32980 on the details of the Treaty.
Answered 19 May 2025
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Public ExpenditureForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48891More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much his Department spent on on (a) business hospitality, (b) grant in aid to arms length bodies, (c) recruitment, (d) transport equipment costs, (e) travel and (f) IT an
Answer: The department spend for 2024/25 is still subject to audit and therefore may change. At the time of responding, we estimate the spend to be:ABusiness Hospitality£10.5 millionCRecruitment£1.2 millionDTransport equipment£6.4 millionETravel£84.9 millionFIT a...
Answered 7 May 2025
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Chagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48890More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many Government officials have been involved in the negotiations with Mauritius over the proposed treaty on the future sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory s
Answer: It would be difficult to assess how many officials are working on the negotiations, given that we do not record and measure the amount of time spent on any one topic where an official covers a range of matters.
Answered 6 May 2025
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Chagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48889More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what mechanisms are in place for the (a) renewal and (b) changes to the costs of the proposed lease with Mauritius towards the end of the initial 99-year period.
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon Member to the response given to her previous Question 39402 on the details of the Treaty.
Answered 6 May 2025
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Chagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether (a) inflation measures and (b) indexation methodology has been included in the proposed treaty with Mauritius.
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon Member to the response given to her previous Question 39402 on the details of the Treaty.
Answered 8 May 2025
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Chagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48887More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of potential challenges to resettling parts of the Chagos Archipelago.
Answer: Our agreement will enable Mauritius to develop a programme of resettlement on the islands, other than Diego Garcia. The terms of resettlement will be for Mauritius to determine.
Answered 8 May 2025
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Chagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48886More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will publish his response to the representations his Department has received from Chagossians on the potential resettlement of parts of the Chagos Archipelago under the
Answer: We will engage with Chagossians in the UK, and around the world on the implementation of the agreement at both an official and Ministerial level. We do not provide a running commentary on correspondence that is sent to individuals or organisations by Mini...
Answered 6 May 2025
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Chagossian Trust FundForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48885More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress he has made on the (a) capitalisation of the proposed Chagossian Trust Fund, (b) developing the governance arrangements for he proposed Chagossian Trust Fund an
Answer: I refer the Rt Hon Member to the response given to her previous Parliamentary Question 39402 on the details of the Treaty.
Answered 6 May 2025
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