Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that the government of China is developing a new nuclear weapon delivery system.

China is continuing to undertake a significant modernisation of its nuclear forces. We keep under review all global nuclear risks to the UK, our interests and our allies. The UK will continue to work with international partners to prevent proliferation and make progress on multilateral nuclear disarmament so we can take tangible steps toward a safer and more stable world.