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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 75, if he will list the foreign contacts mentioned by Lord Mandelson on the form.

Answer

As the long-standing practice under successive governments, we cannot comment on the contents of any individual's vetting file, as to do so would risk undermining the integrity and effectiveness of the entire vetting system.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6443
Session
2026-27
Related items
Lord Mandelson
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Diplomatic service Public appointments Mandelson, Lord USA
Link
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