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On what dates the National Security Advisor held discussions with Philippe Sands KC on the Chagos Islands.
The National Security Adviser meets with a range of individuals and organisations as part of his role providing advice to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet on national security matters. Such meetings are often sensitive in nature, and the Government does not routinely comment on them or their content.
Pursuant to the Answer of 19 February 2026 to Question 111928 on Taxis: Members and Ministers, whether he has issued guidance on the use of London Electric Vehicle Company taxis by (i) Ministers and (ii) hon. Members.
The Cabinet Office provides comprehensive security guidance to ministers on the protection of sensitive information, which includes advice for undertaking travel. These overarching security measures apply to all modes of transport. The security and provision of guidance to Hon Members is a matter for the House Authorities and the Parliamentary Security Department.
When he plans to provide an answer to Question 111932.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer given on 4th March, Official Report, PQ 111932.
When he plans to provide an answer to Question 111938.
I refer the honourable gentleman to the answer to PQ 111938.
When he plans to provide an answer to Question 110950.
A response has been issued here.
When he plans to provide an answer to Question 110951.
A response has been issued here.
When he plans to provide an answer to Question 110948.
A response has been issued here.
When he plans to provide an answer to Question 111933.
A response has been issued here.
What the outcome was of the investigation into Dame Antonia Romeo in 2017.
The allegations were dismissed 9 years ago on the basis that there was no case to answer. We do not release confidential documents relating to internal HR processes.
Whether previous disciplinary allegations against Dame Antonia Romeo have been assessed by the Cabinet Office since 2017.
The allegations were dismissed 9 years ago on the basis that there was no case to answer. These allegations were considered by the Cabinet Office as the individual was a permanent member of staff of that Department.
With reference to the oral contribution of the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister in response to the question from the hon. Member for Huntingdon of 9 February 2026, Official Report, column 583, if he will set out the vetting process that was followed for the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK Ambassador to the United States.
I refer you to the Government's response to the Urgent Question tabled on 12th February, and the Written Ministerial Statement, and the Oral Statement on the 23rd February, in the name of the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister that same day, which set out an update on the Government's process. We will set out further details in due course. The Government wishes to ensure that Parliament’s instruction is met with the urgency and transparency that it deserves.
What role Chris Wormald played in the (a) selection and (b) appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK Ambassador to the United States.
I refer you to the former Cabinet Secretary’s oral evidence before the Foreign Affairs Committee on 3 November 2025, and the Government's statement and release of information on 11 March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address.
Whether he has made an assessment of the risks of a) hon. Members and b) Ministers travelling in London Electric Vehicle Company taxis owned by the Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.
Whilst the Government does not comment on specific security assessments, we maintain a robust, cross-departmental approach to ensure that official travel is conducted securely. The licensing of taxis in London is a matter for Transport for London (TfL). Any vehicle licensed to operate must meet stringent safety and regulatory requirements as set out in TfL’s Conditions of Fitness. The security of Members is a matter for the Parliamentary Security Department. For Ministers and officials handling sensitive data, the Cabinet Office and individual departments provide comprehensive information security policies and guidance.
On what date did his Department receive a written report from Lord Glassman regarding the nature of the relationship between Lord Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein.
There is no record of receipt of Lord Glasman’s report in the Prime Minister’s Office.
Whether any box notes were provided to the Prime Minister by the National Security Advisor regarding the alleged China Spy Case.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 23 October 2025, Official Report, column 1087.
What information does his Department hold on the role did the UK National Security Advisor had in the (a) consideration, (b) selection and (c) appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK Ambassador to the United States.
I refer the Honourable 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.
Which a) current or b) former Government Ministers were involved in the appointment of Lord Mandelson as the UK Ambassador to the United States.
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/.
What information his Department holds that was provided by the (a) security and (b) intelligence services regarding the appointment of Lord Mandelson as the UK Ambassador to the United States.
It is long-standing practice that UK Security Vetting, the body responsible for National Security Vetting across government does not disclose information provided by the security and intelligence services.
What information his Department holds on the vetting process related to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as the UK Ambassador to the United States.
I refer the Hon Member to the evidence provided by Sir Oliver Robbins to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee on 03 November 2025, Q277, the Government's response to the Urgent Question tabled on 12th February, and the Written Ministerial Statement in the name of the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister that same day, which set out an update on the Government's process. We will set out further details in due course. The Government wishes to ensure that Parliament’s instruction is met with the urgency and transparency that it deserves.
What is the total cost of facility time in the latest period for which reporting is available, across all Government bodies, broken down by body; and where that cost is paid by the public purse.
The most recent public-sector trade union facility time data, including the total cost of facility time broken down by Government body, for the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 is published here on .gov.uk.