§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made in the consideration of facilitating a temporary visit by the Ilois to the Chagos Archipelago, following the granting of permission to return there. [157517]
§ Mr. BattleThe question of a temporary visit to the territory for the Ilois has been discussed with their representatives who have undertaken to put forward proposals for consideration.
§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action he is taking to encourage British subjects born in the Chagos Archipelago to co-operate with the Americans on Diego Garcia to establish areas of common interest. [157499]
§ Mr. BattleI understand that representatives of a group of Ilois are in contact with the United states Government.