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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Public Appointments

Commons · Question 25018 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 10 Sep 2026

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Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what political appointments have been made to roles within the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office since July 2000; and what the role and remuneration is for each ap

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Answered by Uma Kumaran, 10 Sep 2026

Since July 2000, the following individuals with political backgrounds have been appointed to ambassadorial or high commissioner roles:Alastair Goodlad, High Commissioner to Australia (2000-2005);Helen Liddell, High Commissioner to Australia (2005-2009);Pa...