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Written question asked by Lee Anderson (Reform UK) 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 she engaged with (a) the Security Service and (b) other security agencies prior to the approval of the planned Chinese Embassy by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Answer

I refer the Hon Member to the statement made by the Security Minister on 20 January.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
114182
Session
2024-26
Related items
Chinese Embassy
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Intelligence services Planning permission Chinese Embassy
Link
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