Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 January 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Chinese Embassy: Royal Mint
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Pursuant to the answer of 25 November 2025, to Question 91404, on Embassies: Royal Mint, if he will publish the Note Verbale dated 4 May 2018 relating to the consent to the People's Republic of China for Royal Mint Court; and whether that Note Verbale was conditional on the Embassy obtaining the necessary planning and listed building permission.
- Answer
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The Government does not routinely publish Notes Verbales outside of legal proceedings, or comment on their contents, as they are regarded by international custom as private diplomatic correspondence and presumed confidential.
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- 2024-26
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- Planning permission Royal Mint Chinese Embassy
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