Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 26016
USA: Diplomatic Service
Tabled: 23 January 2025
Answered: 30 January 2025
Named DayQuestion
Mike Wood
Conservative — Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether candidates for the US Ambassador role were vetted to Developed Vetting level.
Answer
Stephen DoughtyAll those appointed to FCDO roles undergo pre-employment checks and National Security Vetting. All Ambassador roles require Developed Vetting level clearance.