Sir Julian Lewis: I accept what the Minister says – that there have been no immigration arrivals [on the British Indian Ocean Territory] since 2022 – but does he accept in turn that there is a danger of creating a pull factor? If that happens, and a much larger number arrive than expected, will he put a cap on the number that can be transferred to St Helena?

[The Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Stephen Doughty): That is exactly why we have concluded these agreements with Mauritius and St Helena. BIOT is not a suitable place for migrants to be present; there is no permanent population and there are no suitable facilities. We are taking these steps to close down that route and ensure that people do not make that dangerous journey.]