Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 February 2026. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Monday, 2 March 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 involvement Lord Mandelson had, whilst Ambassador to the United States, in relation to the Chagos Islands treaty.

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: 111152
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Update on the Government response to the Humble Address motion
Thursday, 12 February 2026
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Monday, 23 February 2026
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House of Commons
Subjects: Diplomatic service Mandelson, Lord Treaties USA Chagos Islands
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