Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 May 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 May 2019. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 May 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Taiwan: World Health Assembly

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the World Health Organisation about Taiwan being excluded from the World Health Assembly; and what plans they have to provide Taiwan, in its absence, with information from that Assembly.

Answer: Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Department of Health officials have made a number of senior-level representations with like-minded partners about Taiwan’s exclusion from the World Health Assembly and technical meetings of the World Health Organisation. The UK supports Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organisations where statehood is not a prerequisite and where Taiwan can make a valuable contribution, such as global health. In line with our longstanding unofficial relationship, we have a wide range of exchanges with Taiwan, including on global health issues.

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