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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Monday, 15 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Trade Promotion: Public Appointments

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether Ministerial-appointed trade envoys are required to obtain Developed Vetting security clearance.

Answer

Trade Envoys are not required to obtain Developed Vetting security clearance.

Trade Envoys are political appointees. The Department for Business and Trade conducts scrutiny and due diligence as part of the process for appointing Trade Envoys.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9598
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Public appointments Vetting Trade promotion
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk