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Hong Kong: British Nationals Abroad

Asked by Helen MaguireLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 27 April 2026UIN 128504

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Hong Kong National Security Law on the safety and legal rights of UK nationals (a) visiting and (b) residin

Answered by Seema Malhotra

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 20 April in response to Question 127028.

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