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Chinese Embassy: Construction

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 1 April 2026UIN 121735

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that the new Chinese Embassy (a) follows its planning permission and conditions and (b) complies with building regulations.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 110795 on 12 February 2026.

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