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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 June 2026. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 June 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, 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 I, HC2-I, published on 1 June 2026, page 87, whether Lord Mandelson’s security clearance was (a) lapsed, (b) suspended and/or (c) withdrawn.

Answer

Peter Mandelson's security clearance formally ended on 16 October 2025 when his employment also formally ended. However, his Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office user accounts were suspended and his access to classified material resulting from that clearance ceased immediately on his withdrawal from the role of HM Ambassador to Washington DC on 11 September 2025.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6441
Session
2026-27
Related items
Subjects
Diplomatic service Public appointments Mandelson, Lord Vetting USA
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