Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 128057

Diplomatic Service: Vetting

Tabled: 17 April 2026

Question

Mike Wood

Conservative — Kingswinford and South Staffordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether ambassadors are required to have Developed Vetting security clearance in order to take up their role; and in what circumstances can any requirements be waived.