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HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble AddressMy Lords, I am not sure that anyone would expect me to have the details of anyone’s employment contract or their departure at hand, but noble Lords will be aware of Civil Service…09 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble AddressMy Lords, the methodology of what was published and why, and what was withheld and what was redacted, was published in every volume of the disclosure last week, which noble Lords…09 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble AddressMy Lords, I shall start with the noble Lord’s second point. This was an official-led process. There were no politicians involved in the determination of what was and was not…09 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble AddressMy Lords, the guidance on ministerial use of NCCCs— non-corporate communication channels—is clear for all Ministers and is part of the Ministerial Code, which states:…09 Jun 2026HANSARDCabinet Manual: Guidelines for Government FormationThe noble Lord knows how fond I am, and I am delighted to have been able to announce that we are updating the Cabinet Manual . While I understand that everybody in this building…03 Jun 2026HANSARDCabinet Manual: Guidelines for Government FormationMy Lords, I wonder if that is a bid for power, for engagement or for negotiation, but I have to say that, given some of the candidates, platforms and personal views of the Green…03 Jun 2026HANSARDCabinet Manual: Guidelines for Government FormationI am delighted to see my noble friend back in his place; we have missed him—I believe everyone has had their Weetabix this afternoon. Fundamentally, what is so important about the…03 Jun 2026HANSARDCabinet Manual: Guidelines for Government FormationMy Lords, we have, especially in the other place, a series of conventions that determine who commands the confidence of the House, and they include the King’s Speech and Budget…03 Jun 2026HANSARDCabinet Manual: Guidelines for Government FormationMy Lords, given that the current manual is being redrafted as we speak, it would be inappropriate for me to comment on the detail. However, to reassure Members of your Lordships’…03 Jun 2026HANSARDCabinet Manual: Guidelines for Government FormationThe Prime Minister remains in place, and he has our full and utter confidence.03 Jun 2026HANSARDCabinet Manual: Guidelines for Government FormationLet me take those questions in order—if I miss one, I will come back to the noble Baroness. First, yes, I expect the document to be endorsed by the Cabinet. Secondly, no, I do not…03 Jun 2026HANSARDCabinet Manual: Guidelines for Government FormationI am so pleased to see my noble friend also back in his place; he has been sorely missed. However, I do not think I need to repeat matters of recent history for people who so…03 Jun 2026HANSARDCabinet Manual: Guidelines for Government FormationMy Lords, as the Prime Minister announced yesterday, the Government have committed to updating the Cabinet Manual to ensure that it remains an authoritative guide to our…03 Jun 2026HANSARDCabinet Manual: Guidelines for Government FormationMy Lords, is it this First Minister or previous First Ministers? The Cabinet Manual is a UK-owned document, and it is about the British Government. Obviously, we have ongoing…03 Jun 2026HANSARDCabinet Manual: Guidelines for Government FormationThe noble Lord raises an important point, and I welcome all our colleagues back to their place. With regard to the Cabinet Manual , the reality is that it has not been updated…03 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseI thank my noble friend, as always, for his thoughtful contribution. With regard to the specifics, there is a genuine issue. Obviously, many Members of your Lordships’ House on a…02 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, because he has given me an opportunity to highlight exactly how effective my Government and that of Keir Starmer have been since we came into…02 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseI could not agree more with the noble Baroness. This is clear, and there is already some concern about the chilling effect that even discussions of vetting in this way may be…02 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseI thank my noble friend for the work he has done, as well as my other noble friend and other colleagues in your Lordships’ House and the other place. This has been an…02 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseI wish the noble Lord safe travels, and I hope he has a very enjoyable visit. With regard to the appointment, I think we have all been clear that this was a mistake and should not…02 Jun 2026