DIPLOMATIC POSTS OVERSEAS (MINISTERIAL RESPONSIBILITY)

HC Deb 06 July 1965 vol 715 c200W

Q13. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Prime Minister if he will define the respective responsibilities of the Foreign Secretary, the Colonial Secretary and the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations for appointments to diplomatic posts overseas.

The Prime Minister

My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary approves appointments to diplomatic posts in foreign countries and my right hon. Friend the Commonwealth Secretary approves appointments to those in Commonwealth countries. My right hon. Friend the Colonial Secretary has no responsibility for appointments to diplomatic posts overseas.