Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 57228
Diplomatic Service: Public Appointments
Tabled: 4 June 2025
Answered: 11 June 2025
Named DayQuestion
Sir Gavin Williamson
Conservative — Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department makes an assessment of whether potential (a) ambassadors and (b) high commissioners have had a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein before they are recomm
Answer
Catherine WestAll those appointed to Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office roles undergo pre-employment checks and National Security Vetting. All Ambassador and High Commissioner roles require Developed Vetting (DV) level National Security clearance. DV is the m...
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