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Lord Mandelson

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 25 November 2025UIN 91398

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Prime Minister has been consulted on whether Lord Mandelson will receive a severance payment.

Answered by Chris Elmore

Lord Mandelson's withdrawal was subject to normal HR processes within the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

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