Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 92374

Lord Mandelson

Tabled: 18 November 2025
Answered: 26 November 2025

Question

Gregory Stafford

ConservativeFarnham and Bordon

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government has taken to ensure transparency and propriety in negotiating any financial settlement for Lord Mandelson following the withdrawal of his ambassador

Answer

Seema Malhotra
The Department does not publish details of individuals' cases. Lord Mandelson's withdrawal was subject to normal HR processes.