Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department has taken to ensure the safety of UK athletes travelling to China for the 2022 winter Olympics.

We expect China to respect and uphold rights and freedoms as guaranteed under international law, including for all athletes participating in the Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

British Embassy Beijing are in regular contact with the British Olympic Association and British Paralympic Association. As with all Olympics and Paralympics, we will provide advice and support in line with our travel advice.