Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Monday, 2 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 March 2026. It was answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Labour) on Thursday, 12 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Telecommunications Cables: Seas and Oceans
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, following the RISK Management Initiative on International Undersea Cables proposed by Taiwan in October 2025, what plans they have to enhance work with international partners such as Taiwan on undersea cable resilience.
- Answer
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The Government recognises the critical role of subsea telecoms cables for international connectivity.
The Government works closely with international partners, including Taiwan, to ensure the security and resilience of subsea telecoms cables. This includes engaging bilaterally with priority partners and multilaterally through NATO, the EU and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
This engagement focuses on preventing damage to cables, incident preparedness and response and ensuring cables are laid in the right places to serve UK interests.
Secondary information
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- HL15011
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Yes
- Subjects
- International cooperation Seas and oceans Telecommunications cables Taiwan
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