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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 June 2025. It was answered by James Murray (Labour) on Thursday, 5 June 2025 on behalf of the Treasury.


Chinese Embassy

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Bank of England has made an assessment of the potential impact of the proposed Chinese Embassy on security in the City of London.

Answer

It is not the Bank of England’s role to undertake this sort of impact assessment. National security is the first duty of Government and has been HM Government’s core priority throughout this process. A final decision on the application for the new Chinese embassy in Tower Hamlets will be made in due course by ministers in the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
54290
Session
2024-26
Related items
Chinese Embassy
Monday, 14 July 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
City of London Location Security Chinese Embassy
Link
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