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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 14 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Leo Docherty (Conservative) on Friday, 17 May 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Japan: Military Alliances

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Japan-UK Reciprocal Access Agreement, signed on 11 January 2023, whether he plans to deploy armed forces to the South China Sea in proximity to Taiwan.

Answer

The UK-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement enables UK and Japanese military personnel to operate and exercise together in each other’s countries. There are no plans to utilise the RAA in the South China Sea.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26081
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Armed forces Deployment Japan Military alliances South China Sea
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk