Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 112198

Lord Mandelson

Tabled: 10 February 2026
Answered: 27 March 2026

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

ConservativeThirsk and Malton

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, If he will ask the Cabinet Secretary to investigate Peter Mandelson's role (a) as an adviser to the then Leader of the Opposition and (b) in the selection of Parliamentary Candidates.

Answer

Nick Thomas-Symonds
The former Cabinet Secretary was asked to review available information regarding Peter Mandelson’s contacts with Jeffrey Epstein during his period as a Minister. After an initial review of some documents, the matter was referred to the police. In light of...

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 112198) →