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
Question
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
Answer
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...