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Universities: China

Commons · Question 94494 · Tabled 25 Nov 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 11 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Nick Timothy

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what representations her Department has received from UK universities on funding partnerships with Chinese (a) military institutions and (b) companies connected to the military.

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 11 Dec 2025

The department has not received any representations from UK universities on funding partnerships with Chinese military institutions or companies connected to the military.Universities are independent from government, and it is their responsibility to asse...