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Lord Mandelson

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 22 April 2026UIN 125330

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what level of security clearance was granted to Peter Mandelson prior to his appointment as Ambassador to the United States.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

I refer the Hon Member to the statement made by the Prime Minister on 20 April, and his answers to the questions raised in response.

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