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Lord Mandelson

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 128216

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, on what date the Prime Minister first became aware that Lord Mandelson had not received full security vetting clearance.

Answered by Dan Jarvis

I refer the Hon Member to the Statement made by the Prime Minister on Security Vetting on the 20 April 2026, Official Report, Column 23-26.

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