Written questions

Firearms: Chinese Embassy

Commons · Question 26584 · Tabled 2 Sep 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Chris Law

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether any authority under section 5 of the Firearms Act 1968 has been granted to personnel of the Chinese Embassy in London.

Answer

Answered by Dan Jarvis, 9 Sep 2026

The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that their investigation continues as officers review evidence, including video footage supplied by witnesses. It would therefore be inappropriate to comment further at this time.