Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 105946
China: Overseas Students
Tabled: 14 January 2026
Answered: 23 January 2026
Question
Cameron Thomas
Independent — Tewkesbury
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment his Department has made of further access to MoD establishments, assets and personnel by Chinese foreign students enrolled on MoD courses beyond the scope of that course since 2010.
Answer
Al CarnsThe Ministry of Defence (MOD) recognises that Defence establishments, assets and personnel are attractive targets for foreign intelligence services and takes the threat they pose extremely seriously. This is reflected in the establishment of the Defence C...
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