Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Lord Mandelson
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question HL15477 on Lord Mandelson, whether Ministers are able to (a) provide a steer, (b) submit requests or (c) exercise a veto of Civil Service decisions to deem that material (i) is out of scope or (ii) should be redacted.
- Answer
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As set out in the Humble Address debate of 4th February, the process is being conducted and led by the Cabinet Secretary who has delegated the role to the Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary. Civil servants are of course accountable to Ministers, who are in turn accountable to Parliament.
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- 2024-26
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- Disclosure of information Diplomatic service National security Mandelson, Lord USA
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