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St Helena: Technical Assistance

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 9 May 2025UIN 49723

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many people are employed as technical cooperation officers to support the Government of Saint Helena; and what the total cost of of those posts is.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The St Helena Government employs technical cooperation officers in key positions across its portfolios including health, education, legal chambers and the police where it is not possible to recruit locally. The St Helena Government has responsibility for the recruitment of its human resources and the remuneration provided.

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