Written question asked by Derek Twigg (Labour) on Friday, 10 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 October 2025 (named day). It was answered by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Christopher Berry and Christopher Cash
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, was China officially designated as a threat to national security by the UK Government when (a) the alleged offences of Christopher Berry and Chris Cash for spying for China took place and (b) when the CPS made a decision to prosecute.
- Answer
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The policy of the previous Government during the periods in question was set out in the Integrated Review (March 2021) and the Integrated Review Refresh (March 2023). The previous Government described China as an “epoch defining and systemic challenge”.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 78005
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Christopher Berry and Christopher Cash
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
- Subjects
- China Prosecutions Espionage Berry, Christopher Cash, Christopher
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- 2025-10-29 11:23:19 +0000
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