David Davis

David Davis

Conservative — Goole and Pocklington

Speaking in the House of Commons on 20 November 2024

Debate

Topical Questions

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T3.   Last year, nearly 50 British universities were identified as having research ties with what are deemed very high-risk Chinese institutions. Subsequently, the intelligence services briefed 24 universities on resisting the infiltration attempts of foreign agencies, but the Intelligence and Security Committee report states that it is “highly likely” that joint UK-China research projects are used for military purposes. What is the Department doing to protect our research and our security?

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