Written questions

Australia and China: Navy

Commons · Question 44931 · Tabled 8 Apr 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 28 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had discussions with his Australian counterpart on the prevention of Chinese naval (a) incursions and (b) shelling off the coast of Australia.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 28 Apr 2025

The Secretary of State speaks regularly with his Australian counterpart and last spoke on 11 February. These discussions typically cover a range of issues of mutual interest, including the importance of upholding security and stability in the Indo-Pacific...