§ Mrs. GillanTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list the diplomatic 275W posts and embassies which are being examined for potential closure; and when he plans to announce his conclusions. [57237]
§ Mr. FatchettWe are considering several options to modernise our overseas network. This includes looking for opportunities for growth in areas of the world where Britain is under-represented. No decisions have yet been taken on closing any posts to release resources for redeployment elsewhere.