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Antarctic: Sovereignty

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 9 February 2026UIN 110328

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Standing Committee of the Chinese National People’s Congress work on a draft bill on Antarctic Activities and Envi

Answered by Stephen Doughty

All Antarctic Treaty Parties have a responsibility to ensure their activities in Antarctica are undertaken in accordance with the Antarctic Treaty and its Environmental Protocol.

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