Written questions

China: Foreign Influence Registration Scheme

Commons · Question 65866 · Tabled 8 Jul 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 16 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Alicia Kearns

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the China Audit recommended placing China in the enhanced tier of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme.

Answer

Answered by Catherine West, 16 Jul 2025

The Audit examined the full range of considerations in our relationship with China, including National Security. We keep all designations on the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme Enhanced Tier under review.