Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 74188
Lord Mandelson
Tabled: 2 September 2025
Answered: 22 September 2025
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what due diligence was undertaken for the appointment of the UK ambassador to the US.
Answer
Seema MalhotraNormal pre-employment processes, including vetting, are routinely carried out prior to all senior civil service appointments.