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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 3 September 2026 to Question 19042 on Civil Servants: Redundancy, whether the dismissal of Oliver Robbins was undertaken under the (a) 2010 and (b) 1992 Act.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 3 September 2026 to Question 19042 on Civil Servants: Redundancy, whether the dismissal of Oliver Robbins was undertaken under the (a) 2010 and (b) 1992 Act.
It is a longstanding policy not to comment on HR matters.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 21 May 2026, to Question 2056, on Olly Robbins, whether the severance payment to Oliver Robbins will be published in the next FCDO annual report and accounts.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 21 May 2026, to Question 2056, on Olly Robbins, whether the severance payment to Oliver Robbins will be published in the next FCDO annual report and accounts.
All severance payments made during the course of 2026-27 will be published in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) 2026-27 Annual Report and Accounts in line with the Government Financial Reporting Manual and International Accounting Standard requirements.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment has been made by the (a) Civil Service People Group and (b) Cabinet Office of whether the normal processes were followed when Oliver Robbins was dismissed as Permanent Secretary.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment has been made by the (a) Civil Service People Group and (b) Cabinet Office of whether the normal processes were followed when Oliver Robbins was dismissed as Permanent Secretary.
It is a longstanding policy not to comment on HR matters.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Oliver Robbins was given (a) a formal or (b) an informal steer from Downing Street (i) civil servants or (ii) special advisers to take steps to facilitate Lord Mandelson’s appointment as Ambassador.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Oliver Robbins was given (a) a formal or (b) an informal steer from Downing Street (i) civil servants or (ii) special advisers to take steps to facilitate Lord Mandelson’s appointment as Ambassador.
I refer the Hon Member to the Government’s statement and release of information on 1st June, providing an update on the 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.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the publication of the Cabinet Secretaries Objectives 2026-27, whether he plans to revise those objectives in the context of the dismissal of Oliver Robbins.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the publication of the Cabinet Secretaries Objectives 2026-27, whether he plans to revise those objectives in the context of the dismissal of Oliver Robbins.
There are no plans to revise the objectives of the Cabinet Secretary.
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 III, HC2-III, published...
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 III, HC2-III, published...
I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 1 June, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address, and the answers given by the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister in response to questions during the General Debate on 3 June. 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. As the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister said on 3 June, the Metropolitan Police have permitted the Government to confirm the categories of documents that they are holding, but nothing further. When the Metropolitan Police have concluded their investigation, this material will be published.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Oliver Robbins was (a) dismissed or (b) resigned.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Oliver Robbins was (a) dismissed or (b) resigned.
Based on the long-standing practices in place under successive governments, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not routinely comment on the individual terms and conditions of employment, or other personnel matters, relating to individual civil servants.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether a severance payment has been approved for Oliver Robbins.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether a severance payment has been approved for Oliver Robbins.
Based on the long-standing practices in place under successive governments, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not routinely comment on the individual terms and conditions of employment, or other personnel matters, relating to individual civil servants.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Sir Oliver Robbins had a verbal conversation with any representative of Downing Street or the Cabinet Office to discuss the failure of Lord Mandelson’s UKSV vetting, or associated qualifications with the vetting.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Sir Oliver Robbins had a verbal conversation with any representative of Downing Street or the Cabinet Office to discuss the failure of Lord Mandelson’s UKSV vetting, or associated qualifications with the vetting.
I refer the Hon Member to the statement made by the Prime Minister on 20 April, and his answers to the questions raised in response, including his commitment that the Government would continue to comply with the instructions of Parliament in the Humble Address of 4 February.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Oliver Robbins was given (i) a formal or (ii) an informal steer from Downing Street (a) civil servants or (b) special advisers to take steps to facilitate Lord Mandelson’s appointment as Ambassador.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Oliver Robbins was given (i) a formal or (ii) an informal steer from Downing Street (a) civil servants or (b) special advisers to take steps to facilitate Lord Mandelson’s appointment as Ambassador.
I refer you to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, the statement made by the Prime Minister on 20 April, and the Government’s response to the debate of 21 April, 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.
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Oh, we have a second one. I am going to take the intervention from the right hon. Member for Belfast East (Gavin Robinson), and then I will come to the hon. Member for Bishop Auckland (Sam Rushworth).
Oh, we have a second one. I am going to take the intervention from the right hon. Member for Belfast East (Gavin Robinson), and then I will come to the hon. Member for Bishop Auckland (Sam Rushworth).
The Leader of the Opposition is right to highlight the cross-party nature of this motion, and to question why a Whip has been put in place on the motion that is before the House. Does she not agree, and should Labour MPs not consider, that if there is nothing to...
The Leader of the Opposition is right to highlight the cross-party nature of this motion, and to question why a Whip has been put in place on the motion that is before the House. Does she not agree, and should Labour MPs not consider, that if there is nothing to...
The right hon. Gentleman makes an excellent point. I completely agree with him, and in fact, I will make that case in due course.
The right hon. Gentleman makes an excellent point. I completely agree with him, and in fact, I will make that case in due course.
A moment ago, the Leader of the Opposition talked about selective quoting. I am sure that she would not want to selectively quote Sir Olly Robbins herself, so could she tell us what the rest of that quote was? When he talked about pressure, was he talking about pressure to...
A moment ago, the Leader of the Opposition talked about selective quoting. I am sure that she would not want to selectively quote Sir Olly Robbins herself, so could she tell us what the rest of that quote was? When he talked about pressure, was he talking about pressure to...
It is quite important, and if that was the distinction, why did the Prime Minister not say so last week? Why did he say, “No pressure existed whatsoever”? The hon. Gentleman should go and read Hansard.
It is quite important, and if that was the distinction, why did the Prime Minister not say so last week? Why did he say, “No pressure existed whatsoever”? The hon. Gentleman should go and read Hansard.
Are we really suggesting in this debate, in this Chamber, that anyone who does not pass vetting fully and comprehensively, and who is not granted it without hesitation, should be given the most important of our ambassadorships? The Government seem to be suggesting that someone who is borderline—about whom there...
Are we really suggesting in this debate, in this Chamber, that anyone who does not pass vetting fully and comprehensively, and who is not granted it without hesitation, should be given the most important of our ambassadorships? The Government seem to be suggesting that someone who is borderline—about whom there...
It is extraordinary, and the evidence that we have heard from the Foreign Affairs Committee this morning is only making this matter worse for the Prime Minister, so it is very wrong for Labour Members to be talking about a stunt. This is about the integrity of this House. Why...
It is extraordinary, and the evidence that we have heard from the Foreign Affairs Committee this morning is only making this matter worse for the Prime Minister, so it is very wrong for Labour Members to be talking about a stunt. This is about the integrity of this House. Why...