Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 May 2026. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Thursday, 28 May 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Lord Mandelson

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the answer of 27 April 2026, to Question 124843, on Civil Servants: Dismissal, whether his Department considers that Lord Mandelson gave false information or withheld relevant details during his recruitment or vetting process.

Answer: I refer the Hon Member 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. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament’s instruction is met with the urgency and transparency that it deserves. As the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister told the House on 19th May, the Government will publish a second tranche of material after the Whitsun recess to give the House sufficient time to review the material.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 2763
Session: 2026-27
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; Civil Servants: Dismissal
Monday, 27 April 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Diplomatic service Public appointments Mandelson, Lord Vetting
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