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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Ethnic Groups

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 16 December 2024UIN 18743

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make it his policy that (a) internships and (b) jobs in (i) his Department and (ii) all non-ministerial bodies are open to applicants of all ethnic backgrounds.

Answered by Catherine West

The FCDO is committed to being a truly inclusive employer, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and indeed all backgrounds for all our schemes and positions.

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