Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Lord Mandelson

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 3 June 2026 to Question 3351 on Lord Mandelson, whether Lord Mandelson as Ambassador provided advice in relation to the (a) decision of the Government not to publish the China Audit and (b) the presentation of the conclusions of the China Audit.

Answer: The Government's policy of not commenting on individual personnel matters remains unchanged, but where the Humble Address process required the disclosure of relevant documentation, we have met those requirements. I refer the Hon. Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 1 June. The documents published in the first and second tranches contain the entirety of the documents the Government has available for disclosure, except those being withheld at the request of the Metropolitan Police.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 16918
Session: 2026-27
Related items: Lord Mandelson
Wednesday, 3 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Diplomatic service China Mandelson, Lord USA
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk