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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Friday, 20 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 March 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Chinese Embassy: Planning Permission

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Chines Government made representation to her Department, outside of the planning process, on permissions for the proposed Chinese Embassy.

Answer

As the Hon Member knows, the decision on the planning application was made by the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government independent from the rest of Government in line with his quasi-judicial role.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
113792
Session
2024-26
Related items
Chinese Embassy
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Planning permission Chinese Embassy
Link
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