Ministers urged to share Mandelson vetting files with intelligence committee

"The first was produced by UKSV setting out its conclusion and explaining why it ranked Mandelson a high concern. The Cabinet Office on Friday published a template of that file on its website."

"The second is a highly confidential document produced by the Foreign Office in which it explained its decision to overrule UKSV. Some officials have been in favour of disclosing the documents to the ISC to comply with parliament's wishes."

Ministers are under pressure to share Peter Mandelson's vetting documents with a parliamentary committee after MPs passed a motion requiring publication of all related papers. The motion allows exemptions for documents affecting national security, which would be reviewed by the Intelligence and Security Committee. The controversy centers on two key documents: one from UK Security Vetting recommending denial of clearance and another from the Foreign Office overruling that decision. Some officials support disclosure, while others oppose it due to various concerns.

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