Written questions

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Reorganisation

Commons · Question 10744 · Tabled 17 Jun 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 26 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Kim Johnson

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the restructuring process on staff morale and retention.

Answer

Answered by Seema Malhotra, 26 Jun 2026

The Department recognises the importance of staff morale and retention, as well as continuity of delivery, throughout this process. Senior leadership are engaging regularly with staff to provide clarity and support. HR continues to meet trade unions twice...