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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2026. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Lord Mandelson

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, further to Part of a Return to an Address of the Honourable the House of Commons dated 4 February 2026 relating to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as HM Ambassador to Washington, Volume II Part III, HC2-III, published on 1 June 2026, whether he has assessed whether Lord Mandelson acted in accordance with the Civil Service and Diplomatic Service Code in political communications with Ministers.

Answer

The obligations and requirements of the Civil Service Code and Diplomatic Service Code are set out publicly. Peter Mandelson is no longer a civil servant.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5969
Session
2026-27
Related items
Subjects
Disclosure of information Conduct Diplomatic service Public appointments Mandelson, Lord USA
Link
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