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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Monday, 20 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Friday, 24 April 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, with reference to the letter to appointment of 4 February 2025 on page 76 of Volume 1 of the Government response to the Humble Address on Lord Mandelson, whether Lord Mandelson's requirement to have DV+STRAP security clearance was STRAP level (a) 1, (b) 2, (c) 3a and (d) 3b.

Answer

I refer the Hon Member to the statement made by the Prime Minister on 20 April, and his answers to the questions raised in response, including his commitment that the Government would continue to comply with the instructions of Parliament in the Humble Address of 4 February.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128221
Session
2024-26
Related items
Lord Mandelson
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Security Vetting
Monday, 20 April 2026
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Diplomatic service Public appointments Mandelson, Lord Vetting USA
Link
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