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Diplomatic Service

Asked by Mark PritchardConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 27 February 2026UIN 109793

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will introduce pre-confirmation hearings for ambassadorial candidates.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

I refer the Rt. Hon Member to the appearances made before the Foreign Affairs Committee by the Foreign Secretary on 16 December 2025 and by the Permanent Under Secretary to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on 3 November 2025.

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