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Diplomatic Service: Public Appointments

Asked by Graham LeadbitterScottish National PartyCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 129055

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if it is government policy to withhold the names of potential head of mission appointees from the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.

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