Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that the government of China is providing assistance to the government of Saudi Arabia in building a ballistic missile programme; and what steps they are taking, including with international partners, to prevent an escalating arms race in the Middle East.

The UK is monitoring international developments in missile technology. We will continue to push for all countries to act responsibly in the international system. The UK engages regularly with Chinese officials on arms control issues, including through our annual dialogue on Counter Proliferation and discussions with the Chinese Arms Control and Disarmament Association. We continue these discussions with China through the P5 Process.