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Lord Mandelson

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 9 September 2025UIN 70451

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 11 June 2025 to Question 57229 on Lord Mandelson, whether Lord Mandelson is permitted to (a) speak publicly at Labour Party fundraising events and (

Answered by Seema Malhotra

All senior civil servants, including members of the Diplomatic Service, are subject to the Civil Service Management Code.

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