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Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office: Diplomatic Relations

Asked by Neil CoyleLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 14 October 2024UIN 8157

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he last reviewed the status of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office; when he plans next to review it;, and for what reason it has diplomatic status.

Answered by Catherine West

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Act 1996 provides the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office with certain privileges and immunities in line with the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, for the purposes of furthering economic and trade interests. There are no current plans to replace this legislation.

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