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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, further to Part of a Return to an Address of the Honourable the House of Commons dated 4 February 2026 relating to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as HM Ambassador to Washington, Volume II Part III, HC2-III, published on 1 June 2026, p.103, through what medium did Lord Mandelson respond to the questions from Oliver Robbins set out in the email of 9 September 2025, 7.11pm.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, further to Part of a Return to an Address of the Honourable the House of Commons dated 4 February 2026 relating to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as HM Ambassador to Washington, Volume II Part I, HC2-I, published on 1 June 2026, page 224 and 225, whether the tech dinner with Matthew Doyle look place on that date (Friday 21 February 2025), whether Lord Mandelson hosted the dinner, and whether representatives of (a) Global Counsel and (b) Palantir attended.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, further to Part of a Return to an Address of the Honourable the House of Commons dated 4 February 2026 relating to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as HM Ambassador to Washington, Volume II Part I, HC2-I, published on 1 June 2026, page 309 and 334, what meetings Lord Mandelson had with (a) Palantir and (b) Louise Mosley whilst Ambassador.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to support the indigenous rights of the Chagossian people.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Oliver Robbins was (a) dismissed or (b) resigned.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, for what reason the Deputy Head of Mission to the British Embassy in Washington has left his post.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Jonathan Powell was subject to security vetting (a) before or (b) after he was appointed as the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy on the Chagos negotiations.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 21 April 2026 to Question 124862 on Jonathan Powell, where in her Department's annual report and accounts for 2024/25 payments to Mr Powell were accounted for.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any exit payment to Oliver Robbins will require a Ministerial Direction.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 22 April to question 128144.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference the UK Security Vetting document entitled DV - Guidance Pack for Applicants, updated 23 September 2024, whether Lord Mandelson's Developed Vetting security clearance application was (a) awarded, (b) awarded with aftercare, (c) clearance awarded with caveats and/or restrictions, (d) refused, or (e) clearance refused resulting in a review.
I refer the Hon Member to the statement made by the Prime Minister on 20 April, and his answers to the questions raised in response, including his commitment that the Government would continue to comply with the instructions of Parliament in the Humble Address of 4 February.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many people have been appointed to posts in her Department requiring developed vetting (DV) clearance despite DV clearance not being awarded since 5 July 2024.
Staff are required to have the security clearance that is necessary for the post in question.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the letter to appointment of 4 February 2025 on page 76 of Volume 1 of the Government response to the Humble Address on Lord Mandelson, whether Lord Mandelson's requirement to have DV+STRAP security clearance was STRAP level (a) 1, (b) 2, (c) 3a and (d) 3b.
I refer the Hon Member to the statement made by the Prime Minister on 20 April, and his answers to the questions raised in response, including his commitment that the Government would continue to comply with the instructions of Parliament in the Humble Address of 4 February.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the letter to appointment of 4 February 2025 on page 76 of the Volume 1 of the Government response to the Humble Address on Lord Mandelson, whether Lord Mandelson fully passed his STRAP clearance process.
I refer the Hon Member to the statement made by the Prime Minister on 20 April, and his answers to the questions raised in response, including his commitment that the Government would continue to comply with the instructions of Parliament in the Humble Address of 4 February.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when Ministers in her Department were informed of the final outcome of Lord Mandelson's national security vetting.
I refer the Hon Member to the statement made by the Prime Minister on 20 April, and his answers to the questions raised in response, including his commitment that the Government would continue to comply with the instructions of Parliament in the Humble Address of 4 February.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on what date Ministers in her Department first became aware that Lord Mandelson had not received full security vetting clearance.
I refer the Hon Member to the statement made by the Prime Minister on 20 April, and his answers to the questions raised in response, including his commitment that the Government would continue to comply with the instructions of Parliament in the Humble Address of 4 February.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the dismissal of Oliver Robbins followed due process.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 22 April to question 128144.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether ambassadors are required to have Developed Vetting security clearance in order to take up their role; and in what circumstances can any requirements be waived.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 22 April in response to Question 128094.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Prime Minister was (a) consulted on and (b) approved the exit payment to Lord Mandelson.
I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament's instruction is met with the urgency and transparency that it deserves.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 25 February 2026 to Question 114438 on Clean Energy: China, how many (a) Memorandums of Understanding and (b) non-legally binding agreements have been agreed between HM Government and the People's Republic of China since 4 July 2024 that have not been published on gov.uk.
There is no consolidated list on the number of Memorandums of Understanding and other non-legally binding instruments across government and there is no central requirement to routinely publish or collate this information.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many phones Lord Mandelson used for Government business whilst Ambassador.
I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11th March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament's instruction is met with the urgency and transparency that it deserves.