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Lord Mandelson

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 18 March 2026UIN 112201

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what role Jonathan Powell, as national security adviser, had in the (a) advice to the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary and (b) due diligence, over the appointment of Lord Mandelson as Ambassador to the United States.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament’s instruction is met with the urgency and transparency that it deserves.

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