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Diplomatic Service: Vetting

Asked by Alicia KearnsConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 22 April 2026UIN 128094

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many currently serving Ambassadors have been appointed despite failing their security vetting.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

Subject to the normal vetting process, all Heads of Mission are required to have Developed Vetting security clearance.

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