Chinese Police Stations in UK Debate

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Department: Home Office

Chinese Police Stations in UK

Heather Wheeler Excerpts
Wednesday 19th April 2023

(1 year, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chris Philp Portrait Chris Philp
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I am afraid that, not being a Foreign Office Minister or the Security Minister, I do not know. However, I am sure that the Security Minister will provide an update on that when he next comes to the House.

Heather Wheeler Portrait Mrs Heather Wheeler (South Derbyshire) (Con)
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I thank the Minister for his answers today. This is a difficult area, and he is constrained because of the ongoing investigation, but can he reassure me that the authorities doing all these investigations have all the resources they need, because that will be reassuring to the people of South Derbyshire?

Chris Philp Portrait Chris Philp
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Yes, I can provide my hon. Friend with the assurance she requires. The Government take this issue incredibly seriously. We do not think the operation of these facilities is remotely acceptable, and neither is the intimidation of foreign nationals on our soil, so the relevant law enforcement bodies have the resources necessary to protect people on British soil, as she and this House rightly expect.