Written question asked by Lord Stratford (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 January 1996. It was answered by Jeremy Hanley (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 January 1996 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: What items of ceremonial dress are required for Her Majesty's Representative at the Holy See; and what are the itemised costs. - Inc fact that current costs for this uniform are not available.

Answer: Mr. Banks: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what items of ceremonial dress are required for Her Majesty's representative at the Holy See; and what are the itemised costs. [9176] Mr. Hanley: Local custom requires HM representatives to the Holy See to wear full diplomatic uniform on frequent occasions. At present, HM ambassador to the Holy See is a woman and is not required to wear uniform. Accordingly, current costs for this uniform are not available.

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