Written question asked by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Monday, 29 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Europe and North America: Diplomatic Service

Question: To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what (a) ambassadorial, (b) high commissioner and (c) deputy head of mission postings in (i) Europe and (ii) North America he plans to (A) announce and (B) appoint in the next seven months.

Answer: The FCDO has published announcements of changes to HM Ambassadors (HMA), High Commissioners (HC) and Heads of Mission planned for 2024 where His Majesty The King has approved and agrément by the host government has been granted. Details of changes are not published before these processes conclude. Any future HMA, HC and Head of Mission appointments would be announced following appropriate recruitment and approval processes concluding. Deputy head of mission (DHM) appointments are not formally announced.

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