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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Friday, 20 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 February 2026 (named day). It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Thursday, 26 February 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence: Lobbying

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department received lobbying from (a) Peter Mandelson and (b) Global Counsel in relation to (i) Anduril, (ii) Palantir and (iii) other American companies between 10 February and 11 September 2025.

Answer

I refer the hon. Member to the Government's response to the Urgent Question tabled on 12 February, and the Written Ministerial Statement in the name of the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister that same day, 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
113584
Session
2024-26
Related items
Subjects
Ministry of Defence Mandelson, Lord Lobbying Global Counsel Anduril Palantir
Link
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