HC Deb 09 February 1983 vol 36 cc381-2W
15. Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on claims for compensation by the people of Diego Garcia.

Mr. Onslow

On the 28 October 1982, in accordance with the arrangements set out in Cmnd. 8785, which is being published today, we made an ex gratia payment of £4 million to the Government of Mauritius in full and final settlement of all claims made by the Ilois, who formerly lived in the Chagos Archipelago.