Question follow-through · 35755

Hong Kong: Security

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to (a) advise and (b) safeguard British-based (i) businesses and (ii) people operating in Hong Kong.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
5 Mar 2025
Target answer date
7 Mar 2025
Answer
13 Mar 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 5 Mar 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to (a) advise and (b) safeguard British-based (i) businesses and (ii) people operating in Hong Kong.

  2. 7 Mar 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 13 Mar 2025

    Answer published

    The Department provides a range of services and advice to assist companies doing business in Hong Kong, through our extensive network, both in the UK and at our Consulate. Additionally, the Overseas Business Risk (OBR) service provides information on the ...

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