Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, in regard 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, published on 11 March (HC1774-1), what steps they are taking to avoid conflicts of interest between the role of the Cabinet Office in (1) responding to the Humble Address, and (2) providing staff and resources to the Intelligence and Security Committee.

It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member