§ Mr. Arnoldasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he is satisfied with the strength of the United Kingdom's diplomatic representation in Mozambique.
§ Mr. TomlinsonThe size of our diplomatic representation in Mozambique, as in all countries where we have diplomatic and consular representation, is kept constantly under review. As part of this process a Foreign and Commonwealth Office378W Inspector has just completed a visit to the Embassy at Maputo to assess current staffing needs. In the light of his report, we will look again at the staffing of the Embassy to make sure that it is sufficient for the tasks it has to perform.
§ Mr. Arnoldasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will list, by grade and function, the British diplomatic representation in Mozambique.
§ Mr. TomlinsonThe information is as follows:
- Her Majesty's Ambassador.
- First Secretary (Head of Chancery and Consul).
- Second Secretary (Commercial and Aid). Third Secretary (Administration and Vice Consul).
- Attaché (Commercial and Aid).
- Archivist.
- In addition there is a United Kingdom-based secretary and supporting locally-engaged staff.