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Written question asked by Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 4 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 September 2026. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

British National (Overseas): Mandatory Provident Fund

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions his department has had with Hong Kong authorities on the barriers faced by UK resident BN(O) status holders in accessing their Mandatory Provident Fund savings after departing Hong Kong.

Answer

We are committed to supporting the valued BN(O) community here in the UK and are clear that discrimination against BN(O) passport holders is unacceptable.

Documentary requirements for withdrawing funds early are a matter for the Hong Kong authorities, and we continue to raise this issue directly with the Hong Kong Government and the MPF Schemes Authority (MPFA) to encourage a pragmatic solution. Ministers across government have raised the issue directly with the Hong Kong authorities and UK officials continue to discuss the issue with the relevant banks.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
27350
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Hong Kong British national (overseas) Mandatory Provident Fund
Link
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