Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 February 2026 (named day). It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Lord Mandelson

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, which a) current or b) former Government Ministers were involved in the appointment of Lord Mandelson as the UK Ambassador to the United States.

Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the evidence given by the Cabinet Secretary and Permanent Under-Secretary to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to the Foreign Affairs Committee on 3 November 2025, specifically Q310: https://committees.parliament.uk/oralevidence/16673/html/.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 110948
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Monday, 3 November 2025
Parliamentary committees
House of Commons; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Written Questions
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Diplomatic service Public appointments Ministers Mandelson, Lord USA
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk