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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Disclosure of Information and Lobbying

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 23 June 2026UIN 9333

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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Independent research into government transparency releases published by the Ethics and Integrity Commission on 12 May 2026, page 24, who the Global Counsel client

Answered by Kanishka Narayan

I refer the hon. Member to the Cabinet Office's Return to an Address of the Honourable the House of Commons dated 4 February 2026 relating to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as HM Ambassador to Washington.

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