Question follow-through · 29883

Telecommunications: China

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the influence of China within (a) the International Telecommunication Union, (b) the Third Generation Partnership Proj

answeredDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology

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Answering body
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Tabled
7 Feb 2025
Target answer date
12 Feb 2025
Answer
12 Feb 2025 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 7 Feb 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the influence of China within (a) the International Telecommunication Union, (b) the Third Generation Partnership Proj

  2. 12 Feb 2025

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  3. 12 Feb 2025

    Answer published

    Upholding national security remains the first duty of this government. The UK takes an active role in organisations including the International Telecommunication Union and the Third Generation Partnership Project, to shape standards to serve innovation wh...

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International Telecommunication Union: China

10 Feb 2025 · To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for UK national security of paragraph 368 of the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament's report entitle