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Foreign Office admits it does not know how much money has been spent on Chagos deal so far

The Foreign Office has admitted that it does not know how much money has been spent on the Chagos Islands deal so far, despite ongoing negotiations with Mauritius over the sovereignty of the archipelago. The deal, which includes a 100-year leaseback of the military base on Diego Garcia, has been criticized for its lack of transparency. The Foreign Office has only provided a broad estimate of the costs, stating that the expenses are "in the low millions of pounds." This admission comes amidst concerns from MPs and campaigners about the financial implications and the secretive nature of the negotiations, with no detailed breakdown of costs provided. The Chagos Islands, a British Overseas Territory, have been at the center of a long-standing dispute, with Mauritius claiming sovereignty over the territory, and the UK maintaining control primarily due to the strategic military base.

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