Written question asked by Lord Stoddart of Swindon (Independent Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 October 2010.

China

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will ensure that the United Kingdom’s improving relations with China, especially in trade, are not jeopardised by any pressure being exerted by the European Union on the Government of China to revalue their currency.

Answer: The Government are committed to expanding and deepening relations with China. My right honourable friend the Prime Minister’s forthcoming trip to China will demonstrate the breadth of our political and trade relationship: he will take a delegation of 50 UK business leaders. We will continue to work actively for a strategic EU-China relationship which contributes to the prosperity and security of EU member states. There are a range of structural economic reforms that would help the Chinese Government to achieve their aim of rebalancing their economy towards domestic consumption.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 2819; 721 c283WA
Session: 2010-12
Subjects: China Foreign relations EU external relations Currency realignment
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk