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Lord Mandelson

Asked by Charlie DewhirstConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 80101

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will publish a copy of all due diligence and vetting reports produced for the appointment of Lord Mandelson.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

It has been the longstanding policy under successive governments not to publish clearances or national security vetting reports.

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