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Lord Mandelson

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 129166

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Lord Mandelson whilst Ambassador provided advice to the Prime Minister or the Prime Minister's office on the composition of HM Government and Ministers of the Crown.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

Decisions relating to the reshuffle on 5 September were taken by the Prime Minister.

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