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Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 15 January 2026

Debate

Chinese Embassy

Contribution

My noble friend makes an important point: if we were considering this planning application for any embassy, we would consider it according to the propriety guidance that exists around planning applications, which is very strong, and strictly according to the material considerations that need to be taken into account for planning. That process is broad and wide and allows all interested parties to submit the information that they feel is relevant to the planning application. It is then for the decision-maker to decide which of those should influence their decision.

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