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Since then, the treats have been imported around the world, finding their way to countries on distant continents like North America and Oceania.

But other countries exporting their own treats have put the buns' existence in jeopardy, a Government minister has warned.

Speaking to the London Evening Standard, Greg Hands, the Minister for London, said Chelsea buns are now "hard to come by".

"It is nonetheless very tasty and has a long London tradition. As seen with the 200-year-old bun in the Museum of London, it is a very rich part of the city's heritage, and I would be delighted to see its revival."

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