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Diplomatic Service: Political Impartiality

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 8 September 2025UIN 70574

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has issued guidance to ambassadors on their participation in (a) fundraising and (b) other party political activity.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

All members of the Senior Civil Service are subject to the Civil Service Management Code.

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