Question follow-through · 16958
Russia: Diplomatic Service
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to support the work of UK diplomatic staff based in Russia.
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- Answering body
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Tabled
- 29 Nov 2024
- Target answer date
- 3 Dec 2024
- Answer
- 10 Dec 2024 · 11 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
29 Nov 2024
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to support the work of UK diplomatic staff based in Russia.
3 Dec 2024
Target answer date
Date supplied by the official written-questions record.
10 Dec 2024
Answer published
The Kremlin shows a persistent pattern of unacceptable and unjustified behaviour against UK diplomats in Russia, who undertake vital work in extremely challenging circumstances. Following specific incidents of concern, the Russian Ambassador has been summ...
Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.
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