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Written questions by Goldsborough.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Ben Goldsborough this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.

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15 Sept 2025·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered

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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help secure the release of Mandatory Provident Fund saving being withheld from Hong Kong BNO visa holders.

We are aware that individuals who have chosen to take up the BN(O) route are having difficulties accessing their Mandatory Provident Fund from Hong Kong.  Hong Kong's Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority has declared that they will not accept the BN(O) passport or its associated visa as evidence in support of an application for early withdrawal of the Fund because they claim it does not prove permanent departure from Hong Kong. We have called on the Hong Kong authorities to work with trustees to find an immediate solution.  Ministers have raised the issue directly with Hong Kong's Chief Secretary and Secretary for Financial Services and Treasury respectively this year, and we will continue to do so.

15 Sept 2025·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered

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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the merits of holding an inquiry with HSBC and Standard Chartered on the withholding of the Mandatory Provident Fund from Hong Kong BNO visa holders.

I refer the Hon Member to the answer given on 16 September to question 73901.

15 Sept 2025·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered

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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to the Hong Kong BNO immigration pathway on diplomatic relations with (a) China, (b) NATO allies and (c) Ukraine.

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 22 September to Question 76322.

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