Confirmed: Sir Olly Robbins evidence session
The Foreign Affairs Committee will hold an evidence session with former Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Sir Oliver Robbins at 9.00am tomorrow in the Boothroyd Room.
The session follows recent reports that United Kingdom Security Vetting recommended against granting Lord Mandelson Developed Vetting, but, despite this, Lord Mandelson was appointed as British Ambassador to Washington.
Sir Oliver was withdrawn as Permanent Under-Secretary at the FCDO following these reports.
Meeting details
At 9:00am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Former Permanent Under-Secretary at Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office