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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 February 2026 (named day). It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Friday, 27 February 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Lord Mandelson

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions did the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff have with the then Permanent Under-Secretary of the department in relation to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as Ambassador to the United States.

Answer

I refer the Hon. Member to the Government's response to the Urgent Question tabled on 12 February, the Written Ministerial Statement in the name of the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister that same day, and Oral Statement on the 23 February which set out an update on the Government's process. We will set out further details in due course. The Government wishes to ensure that Parliament's instruction is met with the urgency and transparency that it deserves.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
110804
Session
2024-26
Related items
Subjects
Diplomatic service Public appointments Mandelson, Lord USA
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