Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will publish the details of the standard vetting procedures that ambassadors undergo before they are appointed.

All those appointed to Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office roles undergo pre-employment checks and National Security Vetting. All Ambassador and High Commissioner roles require Developed Vetting (DV) level national security clearance. National security vetting is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) which follow a set process. Full details on the process can be found online.