Diplomatic Service: Vetting
Commons · Question 128057 · Tabled 17 Apr 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Mike Wood
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether ambassadors are required to have Developed Vetting security clearance in order to take up their role; and in what circumstances can any requirements be waived.
Answer
Answered by Seema Malhotra, 23 Apr 2026
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 22 April in response to Question 128094.