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Diplomatic Service: Contracts

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 18 December 2025UIN 97798

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will publish a copy of the model contract for Ambassadors and Heads of Mission.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office uses the Senior Civil Service template contract provided by the Cabinet Office as a basis for its contracts for Heads of Mission.

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