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HANSARDLord MandelsonI think I have made it clear that, for me, there is a difference between being a friend of someone who is accused of something and then putting distance between oneself and that…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonThe point is that the due diligence and vetting are done by civil servants and are not supposed to involve politicians, and the decision was made in No. 10. That is how it works,…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonNo, it is given to those who are making the decisions—as I understand it. The due diligence is done by the Cabinet Office. It does due diligence on a number of candidates, and…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonI thank the hon. Gentleman. Yes, I have read the letter—I am afraid I did not have it at my fingertips—but I think it is important to put all this information before the House.…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonI understand what the right hon. Lady is saying. Obviously, I do not know. All I can do to help the House is point out that when it was announced in mid-December that Lord…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonThroughout my contribution, I have tried to explain the attempts that the Foreign Affairs Committee has made. The most important thing is that we asked several times. We asked…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonI will come to that, because it is important, and it is important to put it in context. Since then, we have seen not just that, but treachery of the worst kind. The question is:…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonSeven Members are seeking to intervene. If I may, I will perhaps take two interventions.04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonI will not take any more interventions. I have explained what our Committee was told about due diligence and how that happened. Normally what would then happen is that an…04 Feb 2026HANSARDIranI would like to turn to the threat that Iran poses to people here in Britain. The Intelligence and Security Committee has said, “since 2022 the risk appetite of the Iranian regime…03 Feb 2026HANSARDUS Department of Justice Release of FilesThe files seem to show that Peter Mandelson was given £50,000 by a notorious paedophile and that a few years later he sent on market-sensitive information to Epstein, who worked…02 Feb 2026HANSARDChina and JapanI thank the Prime Minister for his statement, and I am pleased to see that his trip went so well. This morning, I was in touch with the Scotch Whisky Association, which wants me…02 Feb 2026HANSARD Iran: ProtestsI know that the Minister shares with me—and probably with most of the House—a deep affection for the Iranian people, for their beautiful country and for their extraordinary…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityThe main purpose of the Prime Minister’s statement today was to send out an international message, and I thank the Foreign Secretary for the skilful way in which she has amplified…19 Jan 2026HANSARD UkraineI agree completely. We need to be as creative as possible when it comes to the shadow fleet, and there is always more that we can do. The Foreign Affairs Committee and many of its…14 Jan 2026HANSARD UkraineI have been complaining at home recently because the heating broke down, and I felt that was not being taken seriously by my other half. It was minus 1°C, I was really cold and I…14 Jan 2026HANSARD UkraineI am listening very carefully to what the right hon. Gentleman says, and I take on board his points, but we have yet to give sufficient emphasis to whether Putin actually wants…14 Jan 2026HANSARD IranThe question now is: what is Donald Trump going to do next? There must be many people in the Foreign Office trying to second guess what he might do. Will we give support to Donald…13 Jan 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Non-consensual Sexual DeepfakesI am very glad to hear that the Secretary of State is going to take swift action on this matter and that she is open-minded and prepared to do whatever it takes. It would be great…12 Jan 2026HANSARD Ukraine and Wider Operational UpdateMay I begin by thanking the Secretary of State for his statement, congratulating the brave men and women on the successful operation, and paying tribute to the Prime Minister for…07 Jan 2026