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

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to providing protective works for the Wapping Telephone Exchange in deciding whether to grant planning permission for the proposed Chinese embassy at the Royal Mint Court.

An independent Inspector held a public inquiry into the proposals in question, at which interested parties were able to put forward evidence and representations.

All material planning considerations will be taken into account in reaching a decision on this case.