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Written question asked by David Simmonds (Conservative) on Friday, 21 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 February 2025. It was answered by Catherine West (Labour) on Monday, 3 March 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Beijing: Embassies

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 16 January 2025 to Question 22931 on Beijing: Embassies, what discussions he has had with his Chinese counterpart on the steps required to secure planning permission and associated consents for the new British Embassy in Beijing.

Answer

The Foreign Secretary has met his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on three occasions so far. They have discussed the breadth of priority foreign policy and bilateral issues.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
32004
Session
2024-26
Related items
Beijing: Embassies
Thursday, 16 January 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Planning permission Embassies Beijing
Link
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