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Written question asked by Neil O'Brien (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2025 (named day). It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Russian Language

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 4 April 2025 to Question 40311 on Russia: Diplomatic Service, how many staff in her Department have language proficiency in Russian at (a) CEFR level C1 and (b) higher.

Answer

I refer the Hon Member to the answer he was provided on 6 November in response to Question 86285.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
89578
Session
2024-26
Related items
Russia: Diplomatic Service
Friday, 4 April 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Russian language
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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