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Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill

A Bill to give effect to, and make provision in connection with, an agreement between the governments of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Mauritius concerning the Chagos Archipelago.

The story so farThe Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 15 July 2025 by Mr David Lammy (Labour). It is now at the "Consideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons" stage in the House of Lords. The two Houses are now agreeing the final wording, sending amendments back and forth until both accept the same text; the bill then goes for Royal Assent.

Sponsors

• Mr David Lammy Labour Primary sponsor
• Baroness Chapman of Darlington Labour

Progress through Parliament

Votes on this bill

Recorded Commons divisions on this bill, in the order they happened. Each links to who voted which way.

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Apr 2026.