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Diplomatic Service; Public Appointments

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 25 November 2025UIN 91377

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 20 October 2025, to Question 81874, on Diplomatic Service: Public Appointments, if Heads of Mission are appointed by open and fair competition; and

Answered by Chris Elmore

I refer the Hon Member to the oral evidence provided to the Foreign Affairs Committee on 3 November, where these issues were addressed at length.

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