§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what the financial arrangements are for the use of Diego Garcia by the United States; and what payments have been received in each year since 1997. [100893]
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§ Mr. Mike O'BrienThe United States makes no payments to the UK in respect of the US defence facility in Diego Garcia. All costs incurred are borne by the United States.