Written question asked by Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 28 August 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2020. It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 September 2020 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
HMS Queen Elizabeth: Deployment
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential effect on UK-China relations of the deployment of HMS Queen Elizabeth on freedom of navigation operations in the Pacific in the vicinity of disputed islands.
- Answer
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Planning for the inaugural deployment of HMS Queen Elizabeth in 2021 as part of a Carrier Strike Group continues. It will be an ambitious deployment which demonstrates the UK's commitment to upholding a rules based international system and showcases our world-leading carrier capability. Once plans for the deployment have been agreed, the Government will make a statement to the House.
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- Written question
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- 81954
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- Deployment China Navigation Disputed territories South China Sea HMS Queen Elizabeth
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