Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 122145
Lord Mandelson
Tabled: 19 March 2026
Answered: 2 April 2026
Question
Mike Wood
Conservative — Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Prime Minister made consideration of personally interviewing Lord Mandelson for the role of Ambassador, before Lord Mandelson was appointed.
Answer
Nick Thomas-SymondsThe relevant process in place at the time for a political appointee was followed. There was no requirement for a formal interview with the Prime Minister as part of that process.