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.