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Written question asked by Neil Coyle (Labour) on Thursday, 16 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office

Question

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of rescinding diplomatic immunity from the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in the UK.

Answer

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Act 1996 provides the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office with certain privileges and immunities in line with the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations for the purposes of furthering economic and trade interests. We currently have no plans to replace this legislation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26689
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Diplomatic immunity Hong Kong Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office
Link
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