Every parliamentary written question tabled by Mike Wood this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
Showing 21–40 of 156 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the answer of 5 March 2026 to Question 113791 on Diplomatic Service, whether there is internal guidance separate to the Civil Service Code and Civil Service
The Civil Service Code and Civil Service Management Code are the main texts that underpin all matters related to civil service employment, and are readily available to view online. While the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has additional mana...
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 Washi
Peter Mandelson's security clearance formally ended on 16 October 2025 when his employment also formally ended. However, his Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office user accounts were suspended and his access to classified material resulting from tha...
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 Washi
As the long-standing practice under successive governments, we cannot comment on the contents of any individual's vetting file, as to do so would risk undermining the integrity and effectiveness of the entire vetting system.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has considered taking legal action against Lord Mandelson to reclaim his exit payment.
I refer the Hon Member to the answers provided on this point by the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister during his statement on 11 March.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Lord Mandelson, whilst Ambassador, was given permission to undertake any private work or second employment.
Civil servants are required to adhere to the Civil Service Code and the terms and conditions of their employment, including requirements relating to outside interests and external employment. Any such activity must be formally approved and must not confli...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of (a) publishing and (b) notifying Parliament of (i) non-legally binding partnerships and (ii) Memoranda of Understand
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 27 May in response to Question 2053. The same case by case consideration also applies to publication of Non-Legally Binding Instruments.
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 Washi
I refer the Hon Member to the response on 10 June to Question 5980. In addition, the Hon Member references the 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 ...
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 Washi
I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 1 June, which sets out the information available in response to the Humble Address. Aside from those ministers and senior UK officials whose meetings with external organisa...
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 Washi
I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 1 June, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address, and the answers given by the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister in response to questions during the Ge...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to support the indigenous rights of the Chagossian people.
I refer the Rt Hon Member to the statement I made to the House on 13 April, and the answers I provided to questions raised in response, except for matters of ongoing litigation, where I am unable to comment at this time.I met members of the Chagossian con...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will list each international agreement signed since 4 July 2024 that does not have the formal status of a treaty, and which otherwise has not been announced to Parliam
I refer the Hon Member to the answer given to question 6099 on 8 June.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Oliver Robbins was (a) dismissed or (b) resigned.
Based on the long-standing practices in place under successive governments, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not routinely comment on the individual terms and conditions of employment, or other personnel matters, relating to individua...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, for what reason the Deputy Head of Mission to the British Embassy in Washington has left his post.
Based on the long-standing practices in place under successive governments, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not routinely comment on the individual terms and conditions of employment, or other personnel matters, relating to individua...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the No10 press release entitled Appointment of Harriet Harman as the Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls of 9 May 2026, whether Baroness Harman rema
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided in the House of Lords on 15th June in response to Question HL588.
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.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 3 March in response to Question 115118.
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, 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, 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.