Written question asked by Sam Galbraith (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 June 1999. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Monday, 21 June 1999 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with how many countries the UK (a) exchanges ambassadors or high commissioners and (b) maintains other types of representation; and if he will make a statement. - Includes figures.
- Answer
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Mr. Galbraith: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs with how many countries the UK (a) exchanges ambassadors or high commissioners and (b) maintains other types of representation; and if he will make a statement. [87418] Mr. Hoon: The UK has resident Ambassadors or High Commissioners in 143 countries. We maintain diplomatic and consular relations with a total of 183 countries.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 333 c277-8W;333 c277W; 87418
- Session
- 1998-99
- Subjects
- Diplomatic service Diplomatic relations
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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