On Monday March 25th the House of Commons held a debate on the Taiwan Strait led by Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Glasgow South) (SNP).
That this House calls on the Government to develop separate but aligned cross-Government strategies for both Russia and China; and further calls on the Government to support the international order, working with allies across the globe to develop an approach to Russia and China that, whilst recognising their separate legitimate interests, ensures a robust defence of both UK interests and democratic values.
Andrew Rosindell, Conservative, Romford Commons, To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made assessment of the steps that the Government would take in the event that the People’s Liberation Army launched a military assault on Taiwan.
Dr Julian Lewis, Conservative, New Forest East Commons, To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with allies on the future security of Taiwan.
Lord Tunnicliffe, Labour, Life peer Lords, To ask Her Majesty’s Government what impact, if any, rising tensions between China and Taiwan have had on the route for the carrier strike group.