Embassy of China: Proposed New Site Debate
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Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee
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Embassy of China: Proposed New Site
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Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab)
I have so many jokes about size in my head at the moment— I am not going to go there. I note what my noble friend says. I do not think it is any surprise that China would want to have a substantial presence in London.
Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee (Non-Afl)
Will the Minister confirm that if planning conditions are put on this new embassy, compliance with them will be sought? In Belfast, we had breaches of planning regulations with the Chinese consulate, yet they claimed diplomatic immunity and did not comply with those planning regulations.
Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab)
It is very important that any conditions that might be imposed are complied with. The noble Baroness is absolutely right to make that point.