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Written question asked by Viscount Waverley (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 18 December 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 January 2025. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 January 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.

Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: China

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have conducted an impact assessment of adding China on to the enhanced tier of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme.

Answer

The Government is working at pace to implement the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme. We have recruited a case management team and are developing the IT arrangements. We expect the scheme to commence in Summer 2025.

It would not be appropriate to comment on the scope of any specifications under the enhanced tier at this stage. Work is underway to identify which foreign powers will be placed on the enhanced tier and an impact assessment will be published alongside any regulations which specify countries on the enhanced tier of the scheme.

The proposed foreign entities to be included on the enhanced tier will be subject to formal debate and agreement by both Houses of Parliament in due course.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3632
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
China Foreign influence registration scheme
Link
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