Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 109793
Diplomatic Service
Tabled: 30 January 2026
Answered: 27 February 2026
Question
Mark Pritchard
Conservative — The Wrekin
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will introduce pre-confirmation hearings for ambassadorial candidates.
Answer
Seema MalhotraI refer the Rt. Hon Member to the appearances made before the Foreign Affairs Committee by the Foreign Secretary on 16 December 2025 and by the Permanent Under Secretary to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on 3 November 2025.