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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what guidance has been given by UK Security Vetting on whether support by a partner or spouse for a proscribed organisation is grounds for the revocation of Developed Vetting clearance.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what guidance has been given by UK Security Vetting on whether support by a partner or spouse for a proscribed organisation is grounds for the revocation of Developed Vetting clearance.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many times his department has granted Developed Vetting clearance contrary to a recommendation of refusal by UK Security Vetting since 5 July 2024.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many times his department has granted Developed Vetting clearance contrary to a recommendation of refusal by UK Security Vetting since 5 July 2024.
As has been the case under successive administrations, the Government does not comment on security matters.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what is the median and mean wait time for callers who call UKSV.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what is the median and mean wait time for callers who call UKSV.
United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) delivers National Security Vetting (NSV) services to departments and agencies across government, police and industry. NSV remains a key element in HMG’s approach to the management of national security risk.
The median wait time in May 2026 for callers to United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is 29 minutes and 10 seconds.
The mean wait time in May 2026 for callers to United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is 30 minutes and 42 seconds.
UKSV are working on technical solutions to further streamline services, and implement improvements, to existing portals. We are also improving online services as an alternative to calling UKSV.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what role her Department played in the appointment of Lord Mandelson as UK ambassador to the United States following advice from UK Security Vetting.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what role her Department played in the appointment of Lord Mandelson as UK ambassador to the United States following advice from UK Security Vetting.
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. I also refer the Hon Member to the letter of 27 April from the Interim Permanent Under Secretary to the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
Diplomatic representatives of the United Kingdom to other countries are appointed by the Monarch, usually on advice from the Foreign Secretary.
Diplomatic representatives of the United Kingdom to other countries are appointed by the Monarch, usually on advice from the Foreign Secretary.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether (a) his Department and (b) UKSV were notified of the referral of Lord Mandelson to the National Crime Agency in 2024.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether (a) his Department and (b) UKSV were notified of the referral of Lord Mandelson to the National Crime Agency in 2024.
It would be inappropriate to comment on this while there is a live police investigation into Peter Mandelson.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what are the terms of reference of the review into the FCDO and UKSC vetting process; and who it will report to.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what are the terms of reference of the review into the FCDO and UKSC vetting process; and who it will report to.
Sir Adrian Fulford will provide his report to the Cabinet Secretary and the Security Minister (as the Minister responsible for National Security Vetting). A summary of the report, setting out Sir Adrian’s recommendations and findings, will be published in due course. The Terms of Reference for the Review will also be published.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 20 April 2026 to question 124579, if he will publish the (a) KPIs that apply to UKSV and (b) most recent performance data relating to those KPIs.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 20 April 2026 to question 124579, if he will publish the (a) KPIs that apply to UKSV and (b) most recent performance data relating to those KPIs.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what are the terms of reference of the review into the FCDO and UKSC vetting process; who will undertake the review; and who it will report to.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what are the terms of reference of the review into the FCDO and UKSC vetting process; who will undertake the review; and who it will report to.
It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Lord Mandelson's Developed Vetting application was approved by National Security Vetting.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Lord Mandelson's Developed Vetting application was approved by National Security Vetting.
I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th 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.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Lord Mandelson’s STRAP clearance was a separate process to his Developed Vetting clearance; and whether it was subject to a separate (a) FCDO and (b) UKSV (i) review and (ii) recommendation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Lord Mandelson’s STRAP clearance was a separate process to his Developed Vetting clearance; and whether it was subject to a separate (a) FCDO and (b) UKSV (i) review and (ii) recommendation.
I refer the Hon Member to the statement made by the Prime Minister on 21 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 Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many ambassadors are in post who were recommended to be denied vetting clearance by United Kingdom Security Vetting.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many ambassadors are in post who were recommended to be denied vetting clearance by United Kingdom Security Vetting.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 22 April in response to Question 128094.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many times the assessments made by UKSV arising from the developed vetting of individuals proposed for public appointments since the enactment of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 come into force.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many times the assessments made by UKSV arising from the developed vetting of individuals proposed for public appointments since the enactment of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 come into force.
UKSV does not centrally categorise individuals by their specific terms of appointment, such as whether they are a public appointee.
In line with the practice followed by successive administrations, the Government does not otherwise comment on security matters, including providing granular data on the volumes of specific clearance types.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Cabinet Office document Publication regarding events surrounding the granting of Developed Vetting to Peter Mandelson, dated 17 April 2026, which boxes were ticked by UKSV in relation to Lord Mandelson’s vetting for the (a) level of concern and...
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Cabinet Office document Publication regarding events surrounding the granting of Developed Vetting to Peter Mandelson, dated 17 April 2026, which boxes were ticked by UKSV in relation to Lord Mandelson’s vetting for the (a) level of concern and...
I refer the Hon Member to Prime Minister’s Questions on 22 April 2026, Official Report, Column 317
Speaker's statement on Parliamentary rules and courtesies. Ministerial statement on the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. Zarah Sultana, Member for Coventry South, was named by the Speaker for disregarding the authority of the Chair (Standing Order No. 44). Motion that Zarah Sultana be suspended from this House. Agreed to on question. The Speaker then directed Zarah Sultana to withdraw from the House. Accordingly the Member withdrew from the House.
Speaker's statement on Parliamentary rules and courtesies. Ministerial statement on the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. Zarah Sultana, Member for Coventry South, was named by the Speaker for disregarding the authority of the Chair (Standing Order No. 44). Motion that Zarah Sultana be suspended from...
The Prime Minister has chosen to blame his officials for this debacle, so can he confirm that he knows the names of the FCDO civil servants who made the decision to override UKSV on 29 January 2025—yes or no? Has he made the decision to suspend them all from duty,...
The Prime Minister has chosen to blame his officials for this debacle, so can he confirm that he knows the names of the FCDO civil servants who made the decision to override UKSV on 29 January 2025—yes or no? Has he made the decision to suspend them all from duty,...
I have set out the facts to the House this afternoon. I have ordered a review of security vetting by Sir Adrian Fulford, so that if any further changes are needed, we can put them in place.
I have set out the facts to the House this afternoon. I have ordered a review of security vetting by Sir Adrian Fulford, so that if any further changes are needed, we can put them in place.
I understand that Peter Mandelson’s vetting clearance was conditional on his being accompanied to meetings with former clients, such as Palantir. Will the Prime Minister clarify why there is no record of his and Peter Mandelson’s meeting with Palantir in Washington, and will he tell the House what it was...
I understand that Peter Mandelson’s vetting clearance was conditional on his being accompanied to meetings with former clients, such as Palantir. Will the Prime Minister clarify why there is no record of his and Peter Mandelson’s meeting with Palantir in Washington, and will he tell the House what it was...
That was a routine meeting in the course of a visit I was on in the US.
That was a routine meeting in the course of a visit I was on in the US.