Written questions

Taiwan: Telecommunications Cables

Commons · Question 38555 · Tabled 17 Mar 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 25 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he plans to take to protect British businesses against the effects of grey zone attacks on undersea cable communication infrastructure between Taiwan and Europe.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 25 Mar 2025

Subsea cables are critical to UK telecommunications digital infrastructure, and we are committed to maintaining and enhancing the security and resilience of that infra- structure. We continue to co-ordinate with HMG partners, particularly DSIT who own sub...