Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 19 October 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 October 2020 (named day). It was answered by Nigel Adams (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 October 2020 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

China: Embassies

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress has been made on attempting to resolve the dispute between the Chinese authorities and Belfast City Council on the unauthorised erection of perimeter fencing at the Chinese Consulate buildings in Belfast.

Answer: Subsequent to a judgment earlier this year by the High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland about the planning dispute, we have continued to facilitate contact between with the Consulate-General and Belfast City Council. The perimeter works are complete and both parties continue to co-operate productively about the remaining construction works. We expect diplomatic and consular missions in the UK to respect our laws and regulations in line with their obligations under the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations and UK law.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 105294
Session: 2019-21
Related items: Diplomatic Service: Sanctions
Monday, 2 November 2020
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: China Belfast Planning permission Walls and fences Embassies
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk