Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 70574

Diplomatic Service: Political Impartiality

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has issued guidance to ambassadors on their participation in (a) fundraising and (b) other party political activity.

Answer

Seema Malhotra
All members of the Senior Civil Service are subject to the Civil Service Management Code.