Written question asked by Baroness Finn (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 March 2026. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Monday, 23 March 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Lord Mandelson

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government, in regard 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, published on 11 March (HC1774-1), whether the Return was subject to a Maxwellisation process.

Answer: I refer the Noble Lady to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address, repeated in the House of Lords on 17 March 2026 (HL Deb, cols 768-771). The Government is working to ensure that Parliament’s instruction is met with the urgency and transparency that it deserves.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL15476
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Part of a Return to an Address to His Majesty for a Return, dated 4 February 2026, relating to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as HM Ambassador to Washington: Volume I
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
House of Commons papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects: Disclosure of information Diplomatic service Mandelson, Lord USA
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