HC Deb 12 November 1970 vol 806 cc238-9W
72. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Minister of State for Defence what plans he has for building bases in the British Indian Ocean territory.

Lord Balniel

None. The British Indian Ocean Territory remains available for the construction of defence facilities by the British and United States Governments under the Agreement signed with the United States Government in 1966 (Command 3231).