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Syria: Diplomatic Service

Asked by Melanie WardLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 19656

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what consideration she has given to appointing a new British ambassador to Syria.

Answered by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

I refer the Hon Member to the answers provided on this issue by the previous Foreign Secretary and the Permanent Under Secretary during their hearing before the Foreign Affairs Committee on 14 July.

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