HL Deb 20 January 1999 vol 596 c100WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

To which country the Spratly Islands belong. [HL518]

Baroness Ramsay of Cartvale

The Spratlys are claimed in whole or part by China, Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei. All except Brunei have established a military presence there, but all have declared their intention to resolve claims peacefully.

Her Majesty's Government support no claimant and have encouraged peaceful resolution.

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