§ Earl COWLEYasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the latest number in each of the various categories of diplomatic and other staff working for the various Embassies, High Commissions and International Organisations operating in the United Kingdom.
§ The PARLIAMENTARY UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE, FOREIGN and COMMONWEALTH OFFICE (Lord Goronwy-Roberts)2,177 persons working in Embassies, High Commissions and International Organisations are entitled to full diplomatic immunities. 3,475 officials working in Embassies, High Commissions, International Organisations and consular posts in London are entitled to a restricted scale of immunities. In addition, there are 625 officials in consular posts outside London who are also entitled to a restricted scale of: immunities.