Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 April 2026. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Lord Mandelson

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the reason was for the time taken for officials to inform the Prime Minister of FCDO information on Lord Mandelson’s failed security vetting during the Humble Address response; and whether there were discussions on the release of that information to the (a) ISC and (b) House of Commons.

Answer: I refer you to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, the statement made by the Prime Minister on 20 April, and the Government’s response to the debate of 21 April, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 128729
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Lord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address Motion
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons; Security Vetting
Monday, 20 April 2026
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons; Peter Mandelson: Government Appointment
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Subjects: Disclosure of information Mandelson, Lord Vetting
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