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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: Embassies

Question

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, how many members of staff from the (a) Department for Business and Trade and (b) devolved Administrations are co-located in UK embassies and high commissions in (i) Europe and (ii) North America; and if he will publish a breakdown of those figures by location.

Answer

The FCDO does not hold the responsibility for reporting on the numbers and location of other government department staff or those from devolved administrations co-located in UK embassies and high commissions. Each government department and devolved administration holds the responsibility to report on their own staff numbers.

Overseas, DBT (Department for Business and Trade) provide expert advice in support of UK exports and investment and the implementation of free trade agreements. DBT play an important role in delivery of HMG international priorities including promoting trade and investment and furthering economic and trade ties.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24050
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Devolution Europe Staff Embassies North America Department for Business and Trade
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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