§ Lord Kennetasked Her Majesty's Government:
What steps they are taking to ensure that disagreements about the jurisdiction in the South China sea are considered by the international community before UN peace-keeping operations in the area become necessary.
§ Baroness TrumpingtonThis is a matter for the countries of the region to resolve among themselves. We support all efforts to promote discussion on the future of the islands in the South China Sea and we note that all claimants have indicated their desire to see conflicting claims resolved peacefully.