Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that sensitive cabling runs under the site of the proposed redevelopment of the Old Royal Mint; and whether such security considerations will be taken into account when deciding whether to permit the construction of a new embassy for China on the site.

An independent Planning Inspector will hold a public inquiry at which interested parties will be able to put forward evidence and representations, after which a decision will be made by MHCLG ministers. Decisions on planning applications are based on material planning considerations.