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Lord Mandelson

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 22 September 2025UIN 74188

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what due diligence was undertaken for the appointment of the UK ambassador to the US.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

Normal pre-employment processes, including vetting, are routinely carried out prior to all senior civil service appointments.

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