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Chinese Embassy: Planning Permission

Commons · Question 70252 · Tabled 22 Jul 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 2 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Calum Miller

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many meetings she has had with representatives of the Chinese Government about the proposed embassy since July 2024..

Answer

Answered by Matthew Pennycook, 2 Sep 2025

In line with published propriety guidance on planning casework decisions, Planning Ministers do not hold meetings with parties where cases are before the Department for determination. More information can be found on gov.uk here.