In 2006, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) offered work experience placements to 48 candidates. They resided in the following regions:
Number South East 27 South West 7 Wales 1 Midlands 6 North East 2 North West 1 Scotland 3 Northern Ireland 0 Channel Islands 1
In 2005, the FCO offered work experience placements to 25 candidates.
Number South East 14 South West 3 Wales 1 Midlands 3 North East 1 North West 1 Scotland 1 Northern Ireland 1
The FCO information management system does not hold information on the regional location of work experience candidates prior to 2005. Details on the number of candidates placed each year since 2001 are listed for reference.
Number 2004 33 2003 30 2002 39 2001 52
The majority of the schemes operated by the FCO are open to applicants from across the United Kingdom and are selected on merit following fair and open competition.