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Lord Mandelson

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 11 November 2025UIN 84206

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 22 September 2025, to Question 76278, Lord Mandelson, what (a) vetting and (b) due diligence was carried out prior to the public announcement of the

Answered by Seema Malhotra

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 17 October to to Question 76245.

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