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Written question asked by Caroline Johnson (Conservative) on Monday, 23 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Thursday, 26 March 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Private Education

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many staff in her Department are in receipt of Continuity of Education Allowance.

Answer

Under the long-standing arrangements for continuity of education, 237 officers received Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) in academic year 2024-25. This figure represents approximately 11 per cent of officers posted overseas. Eligibility for CEA is based on a range of factors that vary over time, so the Department does not hold a centrally maintained figure for the total number of overseas staff who may be eligible for CEA at any given point.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
122881
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Armed forces Allowances Private education Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk