Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 76245

Diplomatic Service: Public Appointments

Tabled: 10 September 2025

Answered: 17 October 2025

Question

Dr Andrew Murrison

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Prime Minister's oral contributions during Prime Minister's Questions on 10 September 2025, Official Report, if she will publish (a) the procedure follo

Answer

Seema Malhotra

All appointees for Ambassador and High Commissioner roles are subject to the same standard of background and vetting procedures. Pre-posting processes, including security vetting, are conducted for each appointment. We do not comment on the details of ind...

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