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Chinese Embassy: Planning Permission

Asked by Bob BlackmanConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 19 January 2026UIN 104687

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make planning permission for China’s new embassy contingent on the release of political prisoners in Hong Kong.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 14 July 2025 in response to Question 65869.

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