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Chinese Embassy: Planning Permission

Asked by Alicia KearnsConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 6 February 2025UIN 27351

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has had discussions with (a) Ministers and (b) hon. Members on the application for a proposed Chinese Embassy.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

As has been the case under successive administrations, government does not normally disclose details of internal discussions or discussions with Members of Parliament.

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