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Commonwealth: Diplomatic Service

Asked by Adam JogeeLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 13 June 2025UIN 55748

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether a British High Commissioner has been appointed in all Commonwealth member states.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) regularly reviews its overseas network to ensure it reflects UK foreign priorities and provides effective representation across the Commonwealth. All Commonwealth member states, except the UK, have a UK High Commissioner representation. This may be resident or non-resident High Commissioners. The UK has the UK Commonwealth Envoy based in the FCDO in London.

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