Written questions

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Public Appointments

Commons · Question 25022 · 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, for what reasons individuals shortlisted for political appointments within the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office since 5 July 2000 were not subsequently appointed.

Answer

Answered by Uma Kumaran, 9 Sep 2026

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not maintain records of individuals who were considered for appointment but were not subsequently appointed over the period specified.