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Diplomatic Service: Vetting

Asked by Seamus LoganScottish National PartyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 28 April 2026UIN 128912

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many ambassadors are in post who were recommended to be denied vetting clearance by United Kingdom Security Vetting.

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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