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Diplomatic Service: Vetting

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 23 April 2026UIN 128057

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether ambassadors are required to have Developed Vetting security clearance in order to take up their role; and in what circumstances can any requirements be waived.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 22 April in response to Question 128094.

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