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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Monday, 30 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 July 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 July 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Building Inspectors: Powers of Entry

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether powers of entry for building inspectors apply to embassies.

Answer

The position in respect of diplomatic premises is covered by international treaties including the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations as applied in the UK through the Diplomatic Privileges Act 1964 and the Diplomatic and Consular Premises Act 1987.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
63576
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Powers of entry Embassies Building inspectors
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk