Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 80101

Lord Mandelson

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Charlie Dewhirst

Conservative — Bridlington and The Wolds

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will publish a copy of all due diligence and vetting reports produced for the appointment of Lord Mandelson.

Answer

Seema Malhotra
It has been the longstanding policy under successive governments not to publish clearances or national security vetting reports.