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Written question asked by Lord Swire (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 May 2026. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 May 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Baroness Harman and Gordon Brown

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what vetting procedures were undertaken prior to the appointments of Gordon Brown as the Prime Minister’s Special Reviewer on Global Finance and Cooperation, and Baroness Harman as the Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls.

Answer

It is a longstanding principle maintained across multiple administrations not to comment on individuals’ security clearance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL64
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Prime Minister Special advisers Brown, Gordon Vetting Harman, Baroness
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk