Oral Answers to Questions

Richard Drax Excerpts

Monday 22nd October 2018 Commons Chamber

[Gavin Williamson]

There might be some challenges with that, but we will always consider all options and ideas. The actions that the Royal Navy has undertaken have brought in more allies in support of upholding the rules-based international order in the South China sea. That is what was so valuable about both Australia and France taking part in operations.

[Richard Drax (South Dorset) (Con)]

I understand from a defence company in my constituency that the Taiwanese are looking for defence contracts in this country and that the Americans are about to spend a lot of money on ships out in Taiwan. Can companies in this country go for those contracts, or is there some difficulty with that?

[Gavin Williamson]

If my hon. Friend will allow me, I will write to him to clarify the matter.