Asked by: Bobby Dean (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the strategic role of Taiwan on the UK’s defence.
Answered by Luke Pollard - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
The UK’s longstanding position on Taiwan has not changed. The UK has a clear interest in peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. We consider the Taiwan issue one to be settled peacefully by both sides of the Taiwan Strait through constructive dialogue, without the threat or use of force or coercion.
Asked by: Bobby Dean (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the provision of military support in the context of conflict in the Middle East.
Answered by Luke Pollard - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
We keep our military engagement in the Middle East under continuous review and any changes are discussed with relevant Departments as appropriate.