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Written question asked by John Healey (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 November 2022. It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 November 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


China and Russia: Armed Forces

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department is aware of any Armed Forces personnel who have been recruited by (a) Russia and (b) China to support those countries' defence microchip industries since 2010.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence is not aware of any cases of Service personnel being recruited into Chinese or Russian defence microchip industries or in support of their offensive cyber capabilities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
77297
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Armed forces China Industry Russia Microprocessors
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk