Sir Julian Lewis:  To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, who first suggested to the Prime Minister that Peter Mandelson should be appointed as Ambassador to the United States.  [129450]

[Due for Answer on 28 April. Answered on 29 April.]

ANSWER

The Minister for the Cabinet Office (Nick Thomas-Symonds): I refer the Hon 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.

[NOTE: This Question was originally tabled for Answer by the Prime Minister; was published as such by the Table Office; but was subsequently transferred for Answer by the Cabinet Office. It was answered more informatively by the Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister in response to Julian's Point of Order on 28 April 2026.]