Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 117311

Chinese Embassy: Construction

Tabled: 3 March 2026
Answered: 11 March 2026

Question

Sir James Cleverly

Conservative — Braintree

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Chinese Embassy development at the Royal Mint will be subject to the oversight of the Building Safety Regulator.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
Full reasons for the decision in question are set out in the Secretary of State’s decision letter which can be found on gov.uk here. The letter and associated Inspector’s Report must be read in their entirety. Fire safety matters are addressed at paragrap...
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