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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Vetting

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 28 April 2026UIN 128214

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many people have been appointed to posts in her Department requiring developed vetting (DV) clearance despite DV clearance not being awarded since 5 July 2024.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

Staff are required to have the security clearance that is necessary for the post in question.

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