Second Batch of Documents on Peter Mandelson Appointment Delayed Until Next Month
A Cabinet Office minister confirmed that the second batch of documents relating to the appointment, vetting and firing of Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the U.S. will not be made public until next month at the earliest.
pandaily.comA Cabinet Office minister confirmed that the second batch of documents relating to the appointment, vetting and firing of Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the U.S. will not be made public until next month at the earliest. The documents cover the process that led to the appointment of Peter Mandelson and the subsequent decision to end his role.
The minister stated that the material is still under review and cannot be released sooner. No specific date within next month was provided for the release.
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Cabinet Office minister confirms second batch of documents will not be released until next month at the earliest.
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Public access to the full record of the appointment and firing process will be postponed.
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