§ Lord Tebbitasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether Peter Mandelson MP continues to have access to Government papers not given to other members of the House of Commons; and [HL554]
Whether Peter Mandelson MP has access to information supplied in confidence or under statute to the Government by non-governmental entities; and [HL555]
Whether, when Mr. Mandelson represents the Prime Minister, his conduct is governed by the rules, codes of conduct and conventions governing the conduct of Ministers; and [HL604]
Which Minister is responsible to Parliament for the actions of Mr. Mandelson whilst he is representing Her Majesty's Government. [HL605]
§ The Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Jay of Paddington)Peter Mandelson MP is no longer a member of the Government. He is therefore not bound by the terms of the Ministerial Code. He continues to have a role representing his political party and222WA constituents, but not the Government. He has access only to government papers which are available to other Members of the House.
§ Lord Tebbitasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the resignation of Mr. Mandelson was because of his conduct or because his conduct had become public knowledge. [HL601]
§ Baroness Jay of PaddingtonPeter Mandelson MP made clear the reasons for his resignation in his letter of 23 December to the Prime Minister.