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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Debts owed by Diplomatic Missions and International Organisations in the United Kingdom: 2023-24

14 November 2024 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Proposed by Catherine West Lab Hornsey and Friern Barnet

Foreign Affairs

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At a glance

Key points

  • The statement discusses outstanding debts owed by diplomatic missions and international organisations in the UK.
  • FCDO officials have written to all diplomatic missions and international organisations about their obligations to pay National Non-Domestic Rates, parking fines, and congestion charge debts.
  • Details on outstanding debts as of specific dates are provided to urge the settlement of these debts.

Issue summary

The statement discusses outstanding debts owed by diplomatic missions and international organisations in the UK, including National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR), parking fines, and London Congestion Charge payments.

Action requested

FCDO officials have written to all diplomatic missions and international organizations about their obligations to pay NNDR, parking fines, and congestion charge debts. The statement provides details on outstanding debts as of specific dates and continues to urge settlement of these debts.

Key facts

  • As at 17 October 2024, the total amount of outstanding NNDR payments is £4,142,255.
  • CHINA has the highest balance in outstanding NNDR payments with £646,183.22.
  • As at 30 June 2024, the total value of outstanding parking fines is £1,489,618.
  • The U.S. Embassy has the highest amount owed for London Congestion Charge debt with £15,160,275 as of September 2024.
  • The FCDO considers diplomatic missions liable for PCNs issued by local authorities.
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