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Diplomtic Relations: China

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 5 November 2025UIN 83060

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions her Department has had this year with (a) the Speaker of the House of Commons and (b) the Speaker of the House of Lords on lifting the ban on China’s Ambassador to the UK entering Par

Answered by Sarah Jones

Access to Parliament is a matter for the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Speaker of the House of Lords. It would not be appropriate for the Home Office to comment on any conversations with the Speakers on these matters.

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