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Written question asked by Lord Russell-Johnston (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Triesman (Labour) on Thursday, 18 January 2007.


Diplomatic Passports

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:To which categories of people they issue diplomatic passports; and on the basis of what criteria.
Answer

The following British nationals are eligible for diplomatic passports: members of Her Majesty's (HM) Diplomatic Service accredited as diplomatic staff at UK Missions overseas; members of other government departments and the British Council, accredited as diplomatic staff at UK missions overseas; and governors of overseas territories and the staff of such governors who are members of HM Diplomatic Service; and accompanying British dependants of any of the above who are resident at UK missions overseas. Diplomatic status is granted in accordance with the requirements of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1233; 688 c179WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Diplomatic service Passports
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk