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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 Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Monday, 30 March 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Lord Mandelson

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, in regard to page 101 of 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), what was the value of the end of tour leave payments made to Lord Mandelson after he was dismissed as Head of Mission and before he left the Civil Service; whether those payments were taxable; and whether any other resettlement payments or allowances were made to Lord Mandelson.

Answer

I refer the Noble Baroness to the Government's statement (Official Report, vol. 854, cols. 769-783) and release of information on 11 March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. 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
HL15479
Session
2024-26
Related items
Subjects
Disclosure of information Diplomatic service Mandelson, Lord Termination of employment USA
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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