Written question asked by Alicia Kearns (Conservative) on Friday, 17 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Diplomatic Service: Vetting
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many currently serving Ambassadors have been appointed despite failing their security vetting.
- Answer
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Subject to the normal vetting process, all Heads of Mission are required to have Developed Vetting security clearance.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 128094
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Subjects
- Diplomatic service Public appointments Vetting
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Link
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- 2026-05-01 14:51:58 +0100
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