Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill

What the bill does

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.

Progress through Parliament

What Consideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons means, and what happens next

The Lords is considering changes made by the House of Commons. Both Houses must agree the same text before a bill can become law.

If the Lords disagrees, the bill passes back to the Commons and the exchange continues until they agree or the session ends.

Read the full guide to this stage: What is ping pong? Consideration of amendments explained

Questions about the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill

What stage is the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill at?

The Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill is currently at Consideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons in the UK Parliament.

Has the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill is currently at Consideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons.

What happens next to the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill?

If the Lords disagrees, the bill passes back to the Commons and the exchange continues until they agree or the session ends.

Who sponsored the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill?

The Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill was sponsored by Mr David Lammy.

When was the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 15 July 2025, at first reading.