Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

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Lord Mandelson

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, on what dates did (a) Cat Little, Permanent Secretary to the Cabinet Office, and (b) Antonia Romeo, Cabinet Secretary, find out that Lord Mandelson had failed UKSV clearance.

Answer

I refer the Hon Member to the Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary’s evidence to the Foreign Affairs Committee on 23 April 2026.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

13161

Session

2026-27

Subjects

Mandelson, Lord Vetting Senior civil servants

Link

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