Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 63576
Building Inspectors: Powers of Entry
Tabled: 30 June 2025
Answered: 8 July 2025
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether powers of entry for building inspectors apply to embassies.
Answer
Matthew PennycookThe position in respect of diplomatic premises is covered by international treaties including the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations as applied in the UK through the Diplomatic Privileges Act 1964 and the Diplomatic and Consular Premises Act 1987.