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Written question asked by Sarah Pochin (Reform UK) on Monday, 15 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Monday, 22 June 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Lord Mandelson

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department has received all WhatsApp messages and related electronic communications requested from Ministers, special advisers and officials about the vetting and appointment of Lord Mandelson as UK ambassador to the United States.

Answer

I refer the Hon Member to the Government’s statement and release of information on 1st June, in response to the Humble Address. The documents published in the first and second tranches contain the entirety of the documents the Government has available for disclosure, except those being withheld at the request of the Metropolitan Police.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9956
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Diplomatic service Public appointments Mandelson, Lord Vetting Electronic messaging
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk