Female Diplomats (Domestic Assistance) Miss Joan Lestor asked the Lord Privy Seal what is the cost per annum to Her Majesty's Government of providing nannies or extra help for women diplomats living abroad. Mr. Hurd Members of Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service, male and female, have the same entitlements. At the present time three women officers serving abroad receive contributions paid towards the cost of employing a nanny overseas. The total cost is estimated to be £3,800 per annum.