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Written question asked by Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative) on Monday, 16 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 March 2026. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Lord Mandelson

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, further to the Part of a 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, Volume 1, HC1774-I, 11 March 2026, whether the Intelligence and Security Committee had access to independent legal advice for the consideration of the redaction of the material.

Answer

The Government does not comment on the resourcing decisions taken by the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
121110
Session
2024-26
Related items
Subjects
Disclosure of information Diplomatic service Intelligence and Security Committee Public appointments Mandelson, Lord USA
Link
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