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Lord Mandelson

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 2 April 2026UIN 122145

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Prime Minister made consideration of personally interviewing Lord Mandelson for the role of Ambassador, before Lord Mandelson was appointed.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

The relevant process in place at the time for a political appointee was followed. There was no requirement for a formal interview with the Prime Minister as part of that process.

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