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
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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
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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.
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- 113792
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- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Planning permission Chinese Embassy
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