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Written question asked by Matthew Offord (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 November 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 November 2020. It was answered by Nigel Adams (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 December 2020 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Commonwealth Secretariat: Recruitment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if the staff recruitment policy of the Commonwealth Secretariat ensures that members of all 54 Commonwealth countries have an equal opportunity to be considered when vacancies occur.

Answer

The staff recruitment policy of the Commonwealth Secretariat is a matter for the Secretariat. But we understand that any job advertised by the Secretariat is open to applications from the nationals of all Commonwealth countries.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
120035
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Commonwealth Equality Recruitment Commonwealth Secretariat
Link
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