Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 44931

Australia and China: Navy

Tabled: 8 April 2025
Answered: 28 April 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

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

Luke Pollard
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...
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