Written questions

Diplomatic Service: Public Appointments

2026-05-17 · Cabinet Office · 2490 · Official question

Graham Leadbitter

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if it is government policy to withhold the names of potential head of mission appointees from the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.

Answer

I refer the Hon Member to the answer given by the Prime Minister on 22 April 2026 at Prime Minister's Questions, Official Report, Column 314.