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Written question asked by Graham Leadbitter (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


China: Embassies

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of Chinese super embassies established in other countries on those countries.

Answer

The planning decision on the proposed Chinese Embassy at Royal Mint Court was taken independently by the then Secretary of State for Housing, Steve Reed. Intelligence agencies were involved throughout the process and an extensive range of measures were developed to manage any risks.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24798
Session
2026-27
Subjects
China Embassies
Link
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