Written question asked by Mark Pritchard (Conservative) on Friday, 30 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Friday, 27 February 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Diplomatic Service
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will introduce pre-confirmation hearings for ambassadorial candidates.
- Answer
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I refer the Rt. Hon Member to the appearances made before the Foreign Affairs Committee by the Foreign Secretary on 16 December 2025 and by the Permanent Under Secretary to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on 3 November 2025.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 109793
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Monday, 3 November 2025
Parliamentary committees
House of Commons
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Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Tuesday, 16 December 2025
Parliamentary committees
House of Commons
- Subjects
- Diplomatic service
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