USA: Diplomatic Service

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office written question – answered at on 22 September 2025.

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Photo of Kevin Hollinrake Kevin Hollinrake Party Chair, Conservative Party

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what plans she has for the recruitment process for the next permanent US Ambassador.

Photo of Stephen Doughty Stephen Doughty Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The process for the appointment of our Ambassador to the United States of America will be determined in due course.

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