China: Taiwan
Commons · Question 123835 · Tabled 25 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential impact upon the UK military of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
Answer
Answered by Al Carns, 17 Apr 2026
The UK actively monitors and assesses all emerging threats to national security to safeguard the nation's interests. It would be inappropriate to comment on a hypothetical operational scenario.