Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 115875

Ministry of Defence: Palantir

Tabled: 25 February 2026

Answered: 6 March 2026

Question

Bradley Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Palantir on the award of a contract by his Department in December 2025.

Answer

Luke Pollard

As the Secretary of State has publicly said, Peter Mandelson had no influence or involvement in the Defence Enterprise Agreement with Palantir.