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Lord Mandelson

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 30 January 2025UIN 24250

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Lord Mandelson has disposed of his lobbying interests on his appointment as Ambassador to the United States.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

Cabinet Office guidance outlines the process for declaring and resolving conflicts of interest for Senior Civil Servants. The guidance - which applies in this case - makes clear that, "Any actual conflicts of interest must be resolved in a way which removes the conflict."

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