Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Public Appointments
Commons · Question 25019 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 9 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what process is used to shortlist and assess candidates for political appointments within the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Answer
Answered by Uma Kumaran, 9 Sep 2026
Appointment processes vary according to the role concerned. Ambassadorial and High Commissioner appointments are made by His Majesty on the recommendation of Foreign Secretary under the Royal Prerogative. Candidates are assessed against the requirements o...